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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.12, 3,146.58 and 1,232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.12, 3,146.58 and 1,232.18 is: 1,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.12 : 3,146.58 = 1,232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.12/3,146.58 = 1,232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.12x = 3,146.58 × 1,232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.12x = 3,877,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,152.94/2,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.42

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