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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.32, 3,080.70 and 1,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.32, 3,080.70 and 1,393.02 is: 1,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.32 : 3,080.70 = 1,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.32/3,080.70 = 1,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.32x = 3,080.70 × 1,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.32x = 4,291,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,476.71/2,232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.43

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