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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.16, 3,347.70 and 932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.16, 3,347.70 and 932.92 is: 1,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.16 : 3,347.70 = 932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.16/3,347.70 = 932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.16x = 3,347.70 × 932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.16x = 3,123,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,136.28/2,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.15

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