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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.34, 3,081.64 and 1,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.34, 3,081.64 and 1,238.46 is: 1,708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.34 : 3,081.64 = 1,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.34/3,081.64 = 1,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.34x = 3,081.64 × 1,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.34x = 3,816,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,487.87/2,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.87

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