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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.11, 3,080.43 and 1,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.11, 3,080.43 and 1,288.14 is: 1,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.11 : 3,080.43 = 1,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.11/3,080.43 = 1,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.11x = 3,080.43 × 1,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.11x = 3,968,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,025.10/2,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.71

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