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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.67, 3,082.55 and 1,337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.67, 3,082.55 and 1,337.27 is: 1,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.67 : 3,082.55 = 1,337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.67/3,082.55 = 1,337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.67x = 3,082.55 × 1,337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.67x = 4,122,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,179.54/2,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.48

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