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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.50, 3,349.04 and 1,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.50, 3,349.04 and 1,045.71 is: 1,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.50 : 3,349.04 = 1,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.50/3,349.04 = 1,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.50x = 3,349.04 × 1,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.50x = 3,502,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,119.39/2,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.70

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