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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,080.25 and 1,393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,080.25 and 1,393.35 is: 1,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,080.25 = 1,393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,080.25 = 1,393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,080.25 × 1,393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 4,291,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,866.34/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.05

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