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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.61, 3,082.46 and 1,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.61, 3,082.46 and 1,238.93 is: 1,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.61 : 3,082.46 = 1,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.61/3,082.46 = 1,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.61x = 3,082.46 × 1,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.61x = 3,818,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,942.12/2,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.76

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