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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.67, 3,082.36 and 1,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.67, 3,082.36 and 1,238.93 is: 1,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.67 : 3,082.36 = 1,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.67/3,082.36 = 1,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.67x = 3,082.36 × 1,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.67x = 3,818,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,823.65/2,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.66

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