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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.08, 3,814.53 and 2,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.08, 3,814.53 and 2,212.32 is: 3,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.08 : 3,814.53 = 2,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.08/3,814.53 = 2,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.08x = 3,814.53 × 2,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.08x = 8,438,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,961.01/2,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.50

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