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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.55, 3,082.32 and 1,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.55, 3,082.32 and 1,238.91 is: 1,709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.55 : 3,082.32 = 1,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.55/3,082.32 = 1,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.55x = 3,082.32 × 1,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.55x = 3,818,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,717.07/2,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.71

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