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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.62, 3,351.24 and 1,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.62, 3,351.24 and 1,138.50 is: 1,708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.62 : 3,351.24 = 1,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.62/3,351.24 = 1,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.62x = 3,351.24 × 1,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.62x = 3,815,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,386.74/2,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.16

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