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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.42, 3,344.06 and 1,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.42, 3,344.06 and 1,044.76 is: 1,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.42 : 3,344.06 = 1,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.42/3,344.06 = 1,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.42x = 3,344.06 × 1,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.42x = 3,493,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,740.13/2,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.00

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