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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.04, 3,350.10 and 1,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.04, 3,350.10 and 1,137.16 is: 1,706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.04 : 3,350.10 = 1,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.04/3,350.10 = 1,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.04x = 3,350.10 × 1,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.04x = 3,809,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,599.72/2,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.78

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