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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.52, 3,082.32 and 1,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.52, 3,082.32 and 1,349.48 is: 1,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.52 : 3,082.32 = 1,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.52/3,082.32 = 1,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.52x = 3,082.32 × 1,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.52x = 4,159,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,529.19/2,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.32

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