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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.36, 3,080.97 and 1,348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.36, 3,080.97 and 1,348.65 is: 1,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.36 : 3,080.97 = 1,348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.36/3,080.97 = 1,348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.36x = 3,080.97 × 1,348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.36x = 4,155,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,150.19/2,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.33

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