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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.14, 3,797.55 and 1,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.14, 3,797.55 and 1,216.08 is: 1,823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.14 : 3,797.55 = 1,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.14/3,797.55 = 1,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.14x = 3,797.55 × 1,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.14x = 4,618,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,124.60/2,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.08

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