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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.32, 3,342.36 and 931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.32, 3,342.36 and 931.16 is: 1,396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.32 : 3,342.36 = 931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.32/3,342.36 = 931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.32x = 3,342.36 × 931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.32x = 3,112,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,271.94/2,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.06

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