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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.40, 3,348.61 and 1,192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.40, 3,348.61 and 1,192.76 is: 1,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.40 : 3,348.61 = 1,192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.40/3,348.61 = 1,192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.40x = 3,348.61 × 1,192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.40x = 3,994,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,088.06/2,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.34

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