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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.88, 3,339.36 and 1,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.88, 3,339.36 and 1,351.14 is: 2,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.88 : 3,339.36 = 1,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.88/3,339.36 = 1,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.88x = 3,339.36 × 1,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.88x = 4,511,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,942.87/2,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.59

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