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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.16, 3,346.65 and 1,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.16, 3,346.65 and 1,060.80 is: 1,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.16 : 3,346.65 = 1,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.16/3,346.65 = 1,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.16x = 3,346.65 × 1,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.16x = 3,550,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,126.32/2,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.16

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