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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.80, 3,082.67 and 1,239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.80, 3,082.67 and 1,239.09 is: 1,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.80 : 3,082.67 = 1,239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.80/3,082.67 = 1,239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.80x = 3,082.67 × 1,239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.80x = 3,819,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,705.57/2,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.96

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