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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.96 and 1,308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.96 and 1,308.61 is: 1,963.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.28 : 3,348.96 = 1,308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.28/3,348.96 = 1,308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.28x = 3,348.96 × 1,308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.28x = 4,382,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,482.55/2,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.23

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