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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.12, 3,347.64 and 1,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.12, 3,347.64 and 1,061.96 is: 1,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.12 : 3,347.64 = 1,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.12/3,347.64 = 1,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.12x = 3,347.64 × 1,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.12x = 3,555,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,059.77/2,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.40

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