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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.58, 3,076.58 and 1,879.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.58, 3,076.58 and 1,879.07 is: 2,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.58 : 3,076.58 = 1,879.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.58/3,076.58 = 1,879.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.58x = 3,076.58 × 1,879.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.58x = 5,781,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,098.50/2,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.27

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