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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.78, 3,082.55 and 1,349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.78, 3,082.55 and 1,349.43 is: 1,862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.78 : 3,082.55 = 1,349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.78/3,082.55 = 1,349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.78x = 3,082.55 × 1,349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.78x = 4,159,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,688.27/2,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.17

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