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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.06, 3,080.70 and 1,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.06, 3,080.70 and 1,348.50 is: 1,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.06 : 3,080.70 = 1,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.06/3,080.70 = 1,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.06x = 3,080.70 × 1,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.06x = 4,154,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,323.95/2,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.21

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