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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.21, 3,491.14 and 1,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.21, 3,491.14 and 1,232.12 is: 1,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.21 : 3,491.14 = 1,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.21/3,491.14 = 1,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.21x = 3,491.14 × 1,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.21x = 4,301,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,503.42/2,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.97

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