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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.12, 3,347.70 and 1,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.12, 3,347.70 and 1,030.12 is: 1,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.12 : 3,347.70 = 1,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.12/3,347.70 = 1,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.12x = 3,347.70 × 1,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.12x = 3,448,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,532.72/2,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.96

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