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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233, 3,348.52 and 1,192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233, 3,348.52 and 1,192.77 is: 1,788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233 : 3,348.52 = 1,192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233/3,348.52 = 1,192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233x = 3,348.52 × 1,192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233x = 3,994,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,014.20/2,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.63

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