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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.33, 3,758.40 and 2,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.33, 3,758.40 and 2,233.17 is: 3,350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.33 : 3,758.40 = 2,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.33/3,758.40 = 2,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.33x = 3,758.40 × 2,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.33x = 8,393,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,146.13/2,505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.12

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