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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.29, 3,349.08 and 1,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.29, 3,349.08 and 1,062.39 is: 1,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.29 : 3,349.08 = 1,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.29/3,349.08 = 1,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.29x = 3,349.08 × 1,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.29x = 3,558,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,041.66/2,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.18

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