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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.97, 3,080.73 and 1,301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.97, 3,080.73 and 1,301.47 is: 1,795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.97 : 3,080.73 = 1,301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.97/3,080.73 = 1,301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.97x = 3,080.73 × 1,301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.97x = 4,009,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,474.85/2,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.58

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