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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.16, 3,348.78 and 1,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.16, 3,348.78 and 1,136.28 is: 1,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.16 : 3,348.78 = 1,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.16/3,348.78 = 1,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.16x = 3,348.78 × 1,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.16x = 3,805,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,151.74/2,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.46

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