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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.93, 3,344.52 and 1,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.93, 3,344.52 and 1,076.25 is: 1,612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.93 : 3,344.52 = 1,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.93/3,344.52 = 1,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.93x = 3,344.52 × 1,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.93x = 3,599,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,539.65/2,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.03

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