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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.02, 3,351.09 and 1,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.02, 3,351.09 and 1,137.14 is: 1,707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.02 : 3,351.09 = 1,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.02/3,351.09 = 1,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.02x = 3,351.09 × 1,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.02x = 3,810,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,641.73/2,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.27

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