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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.62, 3,147.27 and 1,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.62, 3,147.27 and 1,232.68 is: 1,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.62 : 3,147.27 = 1,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.62/3,147.27 = 1,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.62x = 3,147.27 × 1,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.62x = 3,879,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,576.78/2,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.11

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