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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.80, 3,344.93 and 1,355.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.80, 3,344.93 and 1,355.57 is: 2,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.80 : 3,344.93 = 1,355.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.80/3,344.93 = 1,355.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.80x = 3,344.93 × 1,355.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.80x = 4,534,286.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,286.76/2,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.76

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