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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.33, 3,135.72 and 1,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.33, 3,135.72 and 1,328.14 is: 1,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.33 : 3,135.72 = 1,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.33/3,135.72 = 1,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.33x = 3,135.72 × 1,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.33x = 4,164,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,675.16/2,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.78

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