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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.56, 3,080.94 and 1,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.56, 3,080.94 and 1,301.06 is: 1,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.56 : 3,080.94 = 1,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.56/3,080.94 = 1,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.56x = 3,080.94 × 1,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.56x = 4,008,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,487.80/2,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.47

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