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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.32, 3,061.42 and 1,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.32, 3,061.42 and 1,432.12 is: 1,975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.32 : 3,061.42 = 1,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.32/3,061.42 = 1,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.32x = 3,061.42 × 1,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.32x = 4,384,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,320.81/2,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.52

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