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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.20, 3,348.51 and 1,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.20, 3,348.51 and 1,264.52 is: 1,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.20 : 3,348.51 = 1,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.20/3,348.51 = 1,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.20x = 3,348.51 × 1,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.20x = 4,234,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,257.87/2,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.90

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