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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.84, 3,348.12 and 1,308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.84, 3,348.12 and 1,308.69 is: 1,962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.84 : 3,348.12 = 1,308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.84/3,348.12 = 1,308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.84x = 3,348.12 × 1,308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.84x = 4,381,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,651.16/2,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.37

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