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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.36, 3,080.70 and 1,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.36, 3,080.70 and 1,301.40 is: 1,795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.36 : 3,080.70 = 1,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.36/3,080.70 = 1,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.36x = 3,080.70 × 1,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.36x = 4,009,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,222.98/2,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.96

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