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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.42, 3,348.90 and 1,136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.42, 3,348.90 and 1,136.18 is: 1,704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.42 : 3,348.90 = 1,136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.42/3,348.90 = 1,136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.42x = 3,348.90 × 1,136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.42x = 3,804,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,953.20/2,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.41

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