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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.24, 3,081.92 and 1,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.24, 3,081.92 and 1,238.48 is: 1,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.24 : 3,081.92 = 1,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.24/3,081.92 = 1,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.24x = 3,081.92 × 1,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.24x = 3,816,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,896.28/2,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.13

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