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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.90, 3,351.51 and 1,138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.90, 3,351.51 and 1,138.05 is: 1,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.90 : 3,351.51 = 1,138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.90/3,351.51 = 1,138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.90x = 3,351.51 × 1,138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.90x = 3,814,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,185.96/2,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.18

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