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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.80, 3,079.62 and 1,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.80, 3,079.62 and 1,883.88 is: 2,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.80 : 3,079.62 = 1,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.80/3,079.62 = 1,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.80x = 3,079.62 × 1,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.80x = 5,801,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,634.53/2,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.20

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