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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.89, 3,349.46 and 1,137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.89, 3,349.46 and 1,137.17 is: 1,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.89 : 3,349.46 = 1,137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.89/3,349.46 = 1,137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.89x = 3,349.46 × 1,137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.89x = 3,808,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,916.64/2,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.59

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