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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.46, 3,082.19 and 1,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.46, 3,082.19 and 1,238.76 is: 1,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.46 : 3,082.19 = 1,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.46/3,082.19 = 1,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.46x = 3,082.19 × 1,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.46x = 3,818,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,093.68/2,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.50

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