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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.50, 3,349.56 and 2,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.50, 3,349.56 and 2,052.68 is: 3,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.50 : 3,349.56 = 2,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.50/3,349.56 = 2,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.50x = 3,349.56 × 2,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.50x = 6,875,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,574.82/2,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.76

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