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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232, 3,345.60 and 1,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232, 3,345.60 and 1,133.92 is: 1,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232 : 3,345.60 = 1,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232/3,345.60 = 1,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232x = 3,345.60 × 1,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232x = 3,793,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,642.75/2,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.66

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