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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.40, 3,348.60 and 1,138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.40, 3,348.60 and 1,138.90 is: 1,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.40 : 3,348.60 = 1,138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.40/3,348.60 = 1,138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.40x = 3,348.60 × 1,138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.40x = 3,813,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,720.54/2,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.35

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