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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.21, 3,347.34 and 982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.21, 3,347.34 and 982.77 is: 1,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.21 : 3,347.34 = 982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.21/3,347.34 = 982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.21x = 3,347.34 × 982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.21x = 3,289,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,673.45/2,232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.73

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