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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.01, 5,253.55 and 2,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.01, 5,253.55 and 2,333.45 is: 3,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.01 : 5,253.55 = 2,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.01/5,253.55 = 2,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.01x = 5,253.55 × 2,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.01x = 12,258,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,896.25/3,507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.54

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