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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.78, 3,349.08 and 1,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.78, 3,349.08 and 1,137.12 is: 1,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.78 : 3,349.08 = 1,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.78/3,349.08 = 1,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.78x = 3,349.08 × 1,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.78x = 3,808,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,305.85/2,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.63

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