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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.28, 3,344.91 and 1,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.28, 3,344.91 and 1,135.14 is: 1,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.28 : 3,344.91 = 1,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.28/3,344.91 = 1,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.28x = 3,344.91 × 1,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.28x = 3,796,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,941.14/2,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.93

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