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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.58, 3,083.81 and 2,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.58, 3,083.81 and 2,085.75 is: 2,879.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.58 : 3,083.81 = 2,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.58/3,083.81 = 2,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.58x = 3,083.81 × 2,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.58x = 6,432,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,046.28/2,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.71

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