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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.02, 3,348.01 and 672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.02, 3,348.01 and 672.02 is: 1,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.02 : 3,348.01 = 672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.02/3,348.01 = 672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.02x = 3,348.01 × 672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.02x = 2,249,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,913.78/2,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.02

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