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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.13, 3,348.10 and 933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.13, 3,348.10 and 933.50 is: 1,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.13 : 3,348.10 = 933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.13/3,348.10 = 933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.13x = 3,348.10 × 933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.13x = 3,125,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,451.35/2,232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.21

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