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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.12, 3,347.76 and 845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.12, 3,347.76 and 845.40 is: 1,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.12 : 3,347.76 = 845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.12/3,347.76 = 845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.12x = 3,347.76 × 845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.12x = 2,830,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,196.30/2,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.94

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