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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.05, 3,346.02 and 1,190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.05, 3,346.02 and 1,190.49 is: 1,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.05 : 3,346.02 = 1,190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.05/3,346.02 = 1,190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.05x = 3,346.02 × 1,190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.05x = 3,983,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,403.35/2,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.64

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