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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.60, 3,348.16 and 1,076.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.60, 3,348.16 and 1,076.56 is: 1,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.60 : 3,348.16 = 1,076.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.60/3,348.16 = 1,076.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.60x = 3,348.16 × 1,076.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.60x = 3,604,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,495.13/2,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.21

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