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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.63, 3,080.57 and 1,348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.63, 3,080.57 and 1,348.27 is: 1,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.63 : 3,080.57 = 1,348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.63/3,080.57 = 1,348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.63x = 3,080.57 × 1,348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.63x = 4,153,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,417.97/2,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.33

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