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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.33, 3,080.62 and 1,436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.33, 3,080.62 and 1,436.38 is: 1,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.33 : 3,080.62 = 1,436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.33/3,080.62 = 1,436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.33x = 3,080.62 × 1,436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.33x = 4,424,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,940.96/2,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.32

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