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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.19, 3,346.11 and 843.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.19, 3,346.11 and 843.48 is: 1,264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.19 : 3,346.11 = 843.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.19/3,346.11 = 843.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.19x = 3,346.11 × 843.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.19x = 2,822,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,376.86/2,231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.96

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