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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.92, 3,348.08 and 915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.92, 3,348.08 and 915.36 is: 1,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.92 : 3,348.08 = 915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.92/3,348.08 = 915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.92x = 3,348.08 × 915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.92x = 3,064,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,709.92/2,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.13

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