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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.17, 3,344.58 and 1,076.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.17, 3,344.58 and 1,076.29 is: 1,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.17 : 3,344.58 = 1,076.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.17/3,344.58 = 1,076.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.17x = 3,344.58 × 1,076.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.17x = 3,599,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,738.01/2,231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.39

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