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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.45, 3,348.70 and 1,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.45, 3,348.70 and 1,062.57 is: 1,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.45 : 3,348.70 = 1,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.45/3,348.70 = 1,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.45x = 3,348.70 × 1,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.45x = 3,558,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,228.16/2,232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.87

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