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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.48, 3,348.72 and 1,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.48, 3,348.72 and 1,258.64 is: 1,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.48 : 3,348.72 = 1,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.48/3,348.72 = 1,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.48x = 3,348.72 × 1,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.48x = 4,214,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,832.94/2,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.96

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