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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.06, 3,346.62 and 914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.06, 3,346.62 and 914.48 is: 1,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.06 : 3,346.62 = 914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.06/3,346.62 = 914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.06x = 3,346.62 × 914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.06x = 3,060,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,403.17/2,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.72

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