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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.64, 3,080.96 and 1,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.64, 3,080.96 and 1,300.96 is: 1,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.64 : 3,080.96 = 1,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.64/3,080.96 = 1,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.64x = 3,080.96 × 1,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.64x = 4,008,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,205.72/2,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.28

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