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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.22, 3,797.26 and 1,215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.22, 3,797.26 and 1,215.03 is: 1,821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.22 : 3,797.26 = 1,215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.22/3,797.26 = 1,215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.22x = 3,797.26 × 1,215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.22x = 4,613,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,802.85/2,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.32

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