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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.32, 3,077.68 and 1,531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.32, 3,077.68 and 1,531.48 is: 2,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.32 : 3,077.68 = 1,531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.32/3,077.68 = 1,531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.32x = 3,077.68 × 1,531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.32x = 4,713,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,405.37/2,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.38

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