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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.30, 3,349.60 and 917.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.30, 3,349.60 and 917.07 is: 1,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.30 : 3,349.60 = 917.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.30/3,349.60 = 917.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.30x = 3,349.60 × 917.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.30x = 3,071,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,796.34/2,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.07

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