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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.34, 3,079.38 and 1,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.34, 3,079.38 and 1,523.96 is: 2,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.34 : 3,079.38 = 1,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.34/3,079.38 = 1,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.34x = 3,079.38 × 1,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.34x = 4,692,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,851.94/2,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.21

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