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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.60, 3,081.02 and 1,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.60, 3,081.02 and 1,348.24 is: 1,860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.60 : 3,081.02 = 1,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.60/3,081.02 = 1,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.60x = 3,081.02 × 1,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.60x = 4,153,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,954.40/2,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.59

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