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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.53, 3,080.87 and 1,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.53, 3,080.87 and 1,224.26 is: 1,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.53 : 3,080.87 = 1,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.53/3,080.87 = 1,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.53x = 3,080.87 × 1,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.53x = 3,771,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,773.56/2,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.46

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