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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.01, 3,344.49 and 1,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.01, 3,344.49 and 1,363.50 is: 2,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.01 : 3,344.49 = 1,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.01/3,344.49 = 1,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.01x = 3,344.49 × 1,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.01x = 4,560,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,212.12/2,231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.01

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