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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.14, 3,346.31 and 1,364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.14, 3,346.31 and 1,364.63 is: 2,045.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.14 : 3,346.31 = 1,364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.14/3,346.31 = 1,364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.14x = 3,346.31 × 1,364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.14x = 4,566,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,461.70/2,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.78

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