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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.08, 3,081.51 and 1,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.08, 3,081.51 and 1,238.33 is: 1,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.08 : 3,081.51 = 1,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.08/3,081.51 = 1,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.08x = 3,081.51 × 1,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.08x = 3,815,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,926.28/2,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.82

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