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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.17, 3,081.72 and 1,348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.17, 3,081.72 and 1,348.77 is: 1,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.17 : 3,081.72 = 1,348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.17/3,081.72 = 1,348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.17x = 3,081.72 × 1,348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.17x = 4,156,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,531.48/2,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.27

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