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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.24, 3,453.04 and 1,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.24, 3,453.04 and 1,132.32 is: 1,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.24 : 3,453.04 = 1,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.24/3,453.04 = 1,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.24x = 3,453.04 × 1,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.24x = 3,909,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,946.25/2,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.32

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