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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.72, 3,352.32 and 1,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.72, 3,352.32 and 1,001.60 is: 1,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.72 : 3,352.32 = 1,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.72/3,352.32 = 1,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.72x = 3,352.32 × 1,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.72x = 3,357,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,683.71/2,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.51

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