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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.48, 3,351.98 and 1,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.48, 3,351.98 and 1,195.52 is: 1,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.48 : 3,351.98 = 1,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.48/3,351.98 = 1,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.48x = 3,351.98 × 1,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.48x = 4,007,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,336.39/2,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.41

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