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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.30, 3,347.85 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.30, 3,347.85 and 672.30 is: 1,008.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.30 : 3,347.85 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.30/3,347.85 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.30x = 3,347.85 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.30x = 2,250,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,759.56/2,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.27

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