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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.26, 3,349.17 and 999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.26, 3,349.17 and 999.80 is: 1,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.26 : 3,349.17 = 999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.26/3,349.17 = 999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.26x = 3,349.17 × 999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.26x = 3,348,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,500.17/2,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.05

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