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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232, 3,348.72 and 1,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232, 3,348.72 and 1,135.44 is: 1,703.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232 : 3,348.72 = 1,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232/3,348.72 = 1,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232x = 3,348.72 × 1,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232x = 3,802,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,270.64/2,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.53

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