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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.32, 3,347.40 and 932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.32, 3,347.40 and 932.92 is: 1,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.32 : 3,347.40 = 932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.32/3,347.40 = 932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.32x = 3,347.40 × 932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.32x = 3,122,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,856.41/2,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.56

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