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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.91, 3,349.02 and 1,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.91, 3,349.02 and 1,063.25 is: 1,595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.91 : 3,349.02 = 1,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.91/3,349.02 = 1,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.91x = 3,349.02 × 1,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.91x = 3,560,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,828.77/2,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.42

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