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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.15, 3,348.38 and 751.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.15, 3,348.38 and 751.37 is: 1,127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.15 : 3,348.38 = 751.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.15/3,348.38 = 751.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.15x = 3,348.38 × 751.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.15x = 2,515,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,872.28/2,232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.11

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