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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.60, 3,083.08 and 1,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.60, 3,083.08 and 1,302.28 is: 1,797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.60 : 3,083.08 = 1,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.60/3,083.08 = 1,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.60x = 3,083.08 × 1,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.60x = 4,015,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,022.46/2,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.56

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