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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.31, 3,348.47 and 1,077.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.31, 3,348.47 and 1,077.25 is: 1,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.31 : 3,348.47 = 1,077.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.31/3,348.47 = 1,077.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.31x = 3,348.47 × 1,077.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.31x = 3,607,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,139.31/2,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.88

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