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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.25, 3,081.89 and 1,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.25, 3,081.89 and 1,238.69 is: 1,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.25 : 3,081.89 = 1,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.25/3,081.89 = 1,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.25x = 3,081.89 × 1,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.25x = 3,817,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,484.72/2,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.39

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