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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.44, 3,082.08 and 1,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.44, 3,082.08 and 1,348.72 is: 1,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.44 : 3,082.08 = 1,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.44/3,082.08 = 1,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.44x = 3,082.08 × 1,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.44x = 4,156,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,862.94/2,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.19

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