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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.34, 3,348.30 and 1,506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.34, 3,348.30 and 1,506.58 is: 2,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.34 : 3,348.30 = 1,506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.34/3,348.30 = 1,506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.34x = 3,348.30 × 1,506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.34x = 5,044,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,481.81/2,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.73

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