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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.81, 3,346.73 and 1,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.81, 3,346.73 and 1,134.91 is: 1,701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.81 : 3,346.73 = 1,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.81/3,346.73 = 1,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.81x = 3,346.73 × 1,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.81x = 3,798,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,237.34/2,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.10

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