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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.88, 3,342.78 and 1,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.88, 3,342.78 and 1,190.04 is: 1,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.88 : 3,342.78 = 1,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.88/3,342.78 = 1,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.88x = 3,342.78 × 1,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.88x = 3,978,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,041.91/2,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.37

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