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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.92, 3,081.36 and 1,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.92, 3,081.36 and 1,238.16 is: 1,708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.92 : 3,081.36 = 1,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.92/3,081.36 = 1,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.92x = 3,081.36 × 1,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.92x = 3,815,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,216.70/2,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.62

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