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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.54, 3,353.99 and 1,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.54, 3,353.99 and 1,402.20 is: 2,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.54 : 3,353.99 = 1,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.54/3,353.99 = 1,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.54x = 3,353.99 × 1,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.54x = 4,702,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,957.77/2,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.55

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