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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.63, 3,081.94 and 1,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.63, 3,081.94 and 1,349.27 is: 1,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.63 : 3,081.94 = 1,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.63/3,081.94 = 1,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.63x = 3,081.94 × 1,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.63x = 4,158,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,369.18/2,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.71

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