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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.70, 3,349.26 and 1,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.70, 3,349.26 and 1,265.02 is: 1,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.70 : 3,349.26 = 1,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.70/3,349.26 = 1,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.70x = 3,349.26 × 1,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.70x = 4,236,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,880.89/2,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.65

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