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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.71, 3,080.70 and 1,859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.71, 3,080.70 and 1,859.76 is: 2,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.71 : 3,080.70 = 1,859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.71/3,080.70 = 1,859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.71x = 3,080.70 × 1,859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.71x = 5,729,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,362.63/2,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.95

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