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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.09, 3,081.64 and 1,238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.09, 3,081.64 and 1,238.37 is: 1,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.09 : 3,081.64 = 1,238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.09/3,081.64 = 1,238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.09x = 3,081.64 × 1,238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.09x = 3,816,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,210.53/2,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.94

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