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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.22, 3,083.83 and 1,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.22, 3,083.83 and 1,303.72 is: 1,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.22 : 3,083.83 = 1,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.22/3,083.83 = 1,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.22x = 3,083.83 × 1,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.22x = 4,020,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,439.88/2,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.68

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