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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.19, 3,350.36 and 1,137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.19, 3,350.36 and 1,137.38 is: 1,707.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.19 : 3,350.36 = 1,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.19/3,350.36 = 1,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.19x = 3,350.36 × 1,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.19x = 3,810,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,615.71/2,232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.12

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