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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.95, 3,081.47 and 1,301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.95, 3,081.47 and 1,301.45 is: 1,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.95 : 3,081.47 = 1,301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.95/3,081.47 = 1,301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.95x = 3,081.47 × 1,301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.95x = 4,010,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,357.22/2,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.99

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