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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.04, 3,346.68 and 932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.04, 3,346.68 and 932.60 is: 1,399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.04 : 3,346.68 = 932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.04/3,346.68 = 932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.04x = 3,346.68 × 932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.04x = 3,121,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,113.77/2,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.58

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