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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.58, 3,080.63 and 1,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.58, 3,080.63 and 1,348.45 is: 1,859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.58 : 3,080.63 = 1,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.58/3,080.63 = 1,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.58x = 3,080.63 × 1,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.58x = 4,154,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,071.19/2,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.83

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