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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.05, 3,348.98 and 999.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.05, 3,348.98 and 999.23 is: 1,499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.05 : 3,348.98 = 999.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.05/3,348.98 = 999.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.05x = 3,348.98 × 999.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.05x = 3,346,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,379.54/2,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.24

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