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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.99, 3,348 and 916.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.99, 3,348 and 916.38 is: 1,374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.99 : 3,348 = 916.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.99/3,348 = 916.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.99x = 3,348 × 916.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.99x = 3,068,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,040.24/2,231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.58

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