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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.08, 3,348.68 and 1,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.08, 3,348.68 and 1,951.82 is: 2,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.08 : 3,348.68 = 1,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.08/3,348.68 = 1,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.08x = 3,348.68 × 1,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.08x = 6,535,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,994.10/2,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.21

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