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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.57, 3,081.87 and 1,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.57, 3,081.87 and 1,349.44 is: 1,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.57 : 3,081.87 = 1,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.57/3,081.87 = 1,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.57x = 3,081.87 × 1,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.57x = 4,158,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,798.65/2,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.95

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