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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.13, 3,349.89 and 1,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.13, 3,349.89 and 1,190.25 is: 1,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.13 : 3,349.89 = 1,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.13/3,349.89 = 1,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.13x = 3,349.89 × 1,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.13x = 3,987,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,206.57/2,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.48

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