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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.38 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.28, 3,348.38 and 693.28 is: 1,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.28 : 3,348.38 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.28/3,348.38 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.28x = 3,348.38 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.28x = 2,321,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,364.89/2,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.91

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