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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.20, 3,082.82 and 1,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.20, 3,082.82 and 1,606.80 is: 2,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.20 : 3,082.82 = 1,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.20/3,082.82 = 1,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.20x = 3,082.82 × 1,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.20x = 4,953,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,475.18/2,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.11

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