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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.04, 3,349.20 and 1,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.04, 3,349.20 and 1,063.36 is: 1,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.04 : 3,349.20 = 1,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.04/3,349.20 = 1,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.04x = 3,349.20 × 1,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.04x = 3,561,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,405.31/2,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.58

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