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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.60, 3,082.40 and 1,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.60, 3,082.40 and 1,349.24 is: 1,861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.60 : 3,082.40 = 1,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.60/3,082.40 = 1,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.60x = 3,082.40 × 1,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.60x = 4,158,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,897.38/2,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.97

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