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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.05, 3,349.47 and 1,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.05, 3,349.47 and 1,062.20 is: 1,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.05 : 3,349.47 = 1,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.05/3,349.47 = 1,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.05x = 3,349.47 × 1,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.05x = 3,557,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,790.29/2,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.24

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