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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.44 and 1,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.44 and 1,538.76 is: 2,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.28 : 3,348.44 = 1,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.28/3,348.44 = 1,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.28x = 3,348.44 × 1,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.28x = 5,152,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,438.22/2,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.16

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