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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.75, 3,081.47 and 1,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.75, 3,081.47 and 1,301.25 is: 1,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.75 : 3,081.47 = 1,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.75/3,081.47 = 1,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.75x = 3,081.47 × 1,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.75x = 4,009,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,756.33/2,232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.88

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