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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.57, 3,346.97 and 1,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.57, 3,346.97 and 1,365.06 is: 2,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.57 : 3,346.97 = 1,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.57/3,346.97 = 1,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.57x = 3,346.97 × 1,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.57x = 4,568,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,814.87/2,232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.44

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