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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.24, 3,346.48 and 933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.24, 3,346.48 and 933.04 is: 1,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.24 : 3,346.48 = 933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.24/3,346.48 = 933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.24x = 3,346.48 × 933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.24x = 3,122,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,399.70/2,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.77

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