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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.28, 3,082.05 and 1,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.28, 3,082.05 and 1,394.26 is: 1,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.28 : 3,082.05 = 1,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.28/3,082.05 = 1,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.28x = 3,082.05 × 1,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.28x = 4,297,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,179.03/2,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.02

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