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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.56, 3,119.52 and 1,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.56, 3,119.52 and 1,732.12 is: 2,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.56 : 3,119.52 = 1,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.56/3,119.52 = 1,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.56x = 3,119.52 × 1,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.56x = 5,403,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,382.98/2,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.17

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