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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.24, 3,342.14 and 1,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.24, 3,342.14 and 1,134.24 is: 1,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.24 : 3,342.14 = 1,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.24/3,342.14 = 1,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.24x = 3,342.14 × 1,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.24x = 3,790,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,788.87/2,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.20

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