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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.21, 3,348.39 and 1,061.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.21, 3,348.39 and 1,061.61 is: 1,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.21 : 3,348.39 = 1,061.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.21/3,348.39 = 1,061.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.21x = 3,348.39 × 1,061.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.21x = 3,554,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,684.31/2,232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.45

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