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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.35, 3,081.86 and 1,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.35, 3,081.86 and 1,238.66 is: 1,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.35 : 3,081.86 = 1,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.35/3,081.86 = 1,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.35x = 3,081.86 × 1,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.35x = 3,817,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,355.11/2,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.25

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