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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.23, 3,082.17 and 1,448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.23, 3,082.17 and 1,448.61 is: 1,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.23 : 3,082.17 = 1,448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.23/3,082.17 = 1,448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.23x = 3,082.17 × 1,448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.23x = 4,464,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,862.28/2,233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.28

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