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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.30, 3,348.45 and 1,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.30, 3,348.45 and 1,994.70 is: 2,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.30 : 3,348.45 = 1,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.30/3,348.45 = 1,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.30x = 3,348.45 × 1,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.30x = 6,679,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,153.22/2,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.05

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