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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.86, 3,352.84 and 1,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.86, 3,352.84 and 1,139 is: 1,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.86 : 3,352.84 = 1,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.86/3,352.84 = 1,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.86x = 3,352.84 × 1,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.86x = 3,818,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,884.76/2,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.55

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