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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.01, 3,081.80 and 1,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.01, 3,081.80 and 1,348.79 is: 1,861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.01 : 3,081.80 = 1,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.01/3,081.80 = 1,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.01x = 3,081.80 × 1,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.01x = 4,156,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,701.98/2,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.48

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