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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.43, 3,082.22 and 1,672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.43, 3,082.22 and 1,672.91 is: 2,308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.43 : 3,082.22 = 1,672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.43/3,082.22 = 1,672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.43x = 3,082.22 × 1,672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.43x = 5,156,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,276.66/2,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.68

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