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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.97, 3,349.36 and 1,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.97, 3,349.36 and 1,063.81 is: 1,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.97 : 3,349.36 = 1,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.97/3,349.36 = 1,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.97x = 3,349.36 × 1,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.97x = 3,563,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,082.66/2,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.67

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