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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.03, 3,409.49 and 1,232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.03, 3,409.49 and 1,232.74 is: 1,849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.03 : 3,409.49 = 1,232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.03/3,409.49 = 1,232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.03x = 3,409.49 × 1,232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.03x = 4,203,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,014.70/2,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.89

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