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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.24, 3,348.45 and 845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.24, 3,348.45 and 845.69 is: 1,268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.24 : 3,348.45 = 845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.24/3,348.45 = 845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.24x = 3,348.45 × 845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.24x = 2,831,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,733.94/2,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.56

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