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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.05, 3,080.47 and 1,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.05, 3,080.47 and 1,288.06 is: 1,777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.05 : 3,080.47 = 1,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.05/3,080.47 = 1,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.05x = 3,080.47 × 1,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.05x = 3,967,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,830.19/2,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.66

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