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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.44, 3,080.98 and 1,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.44, 3,080.98 and 1,348.96 is: 1,861.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.44 : 3,080.98 = 1,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.44/3,080.98 = 1,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.44x = 3,080.98 × 1,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.44x = 4,156,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,118.78/2,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.69

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