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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.72, 3,351.84 and 1,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.72, 3,351.84 and 1,450.20 is: 2,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.72 : 3,351.84 = 1,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.72/3,351.84 = 1,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.72x = 3,351.84 × 1,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.72x = 4,860,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,838.37/2,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.09

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