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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.22, 3,344.84 and 1,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.22, 3,344.84 and 1,060.50 is: 1,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.22 : 3,344.84 = 1,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.22/3,344.84 = 1,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.22x = 3,344.84 × 1,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.22x = 3,547,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,205.47/2,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.81

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