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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.32, 3,083.68 and 1,303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.32, 3,083.68 and 1,303.12 is: 1,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.32 : 3,083.68 = 1,303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.32/3,083.68 = 1,303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.32x = 3,083.68 × 1,303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.32x = 4,018,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,405.08/2,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.49

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