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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.39, 3,081.81 and 1,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.39, 3,081.81 and 1,238.68 is: 1,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.39 : 3,081.81 = 1,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.39/3,081.81 = 1,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.39x = 3,081.81 × 1,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.39x = 3,817,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,376.41/2,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.23

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