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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.93, 3,081.30 and 1,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.93, 3,081.30 and 1,348.21 is: 1,859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.93 : 3,081.30 = 1,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.93/3,081.30 = 1,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.93x = 3,081.30 × 1,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.93x = 4,154,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,239.47/2,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.61

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