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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.96, 3,084.27 and 1,438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.96, 3,084.27 and 1,438.67 is: 1,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.96 : 3,084.27 = 1,438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.96/3,084.27 = 1,438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.96x = 3,084.27 × 1,438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.96x = 4,437,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,246.72/2,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.27

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