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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.51, 3,353.33 and 1,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.51, 3,353.33 and 1,138.64 is: 1,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.51 : 3,353.33 = 1,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.51/3,353.33 = 1,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.51x = 3,353.33 × 1,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.51x = 3,818,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,221.75/2,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.52

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