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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.34, 3,082.38 and 1,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.34, 3,082.38 and 1,301.84 is: 1,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.34 : 3,082.38 = 1,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.34/3,082.38 = 1,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.34x = 3,082.38 × 1,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.34x = 4,012,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,765.58/2,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.76

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