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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.56, 3,350.21 and 1,137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.56, 3,350.21 and 1,137.71 is: 1,707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.56 : 3,350.21 = 1,137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.56/3,350.21 = 1,137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.56x = 3,350.21 × 1,137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.56x = 3,811,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,544.98/2,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.26

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