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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.40, 3,132.80 and 2,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.40, 3,132.80 and 2,235.40 is: 3,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.40 : 3,132.80 = 2,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.40/3,132.80 = 2,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.40x = 3,132.80 × 2,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.40x = 7,003,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,061.12/2,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.80

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