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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.98, 3,349.31 and 1,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.98, 3,349.31 and 1,356.68 is: 2,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.98 : 3,349.31 = 1,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.98/3,349.31 = 1,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.98x = 3,349.31 × 1,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.98x = 4,543,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,943.48/2,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.01

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