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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.90 and 1,306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.90 and 1,306.12 is: 1,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.28 : 3,348.90 = 1,306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.28/3,348.90 = 1,306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.28x = 3,348.90 × 1,306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.28x = 4,374,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,065.27/2,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.46

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