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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.68, 3,082.34 and 1,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.68, 3,082.34 and 1,238.94 is: 1,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.68 : 3,082.34 = 1,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.68/3,082.34 = 1,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.68x = 3,082.34 × 1,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.68x = 3,818,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,816.00/2,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.65

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