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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.79, 3,346.42 and 915.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.79, 3,346.42 and 915.18 is: 1,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.79 : 3,346.42 = 915.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.79/3,346.42 = 915.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.79x = 3,346.42 × 915.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.79x = 3,062,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,576.66/2,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.25

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