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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.33, 3,349.65 and 1,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.33, 3,349.65 and 1,621.08 is: 2,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.33 : 3,349.65 = 1,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.33/3,349.65 = 1,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.33x = 3,349.65 × 1,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.33x = 5,430,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,430,050.62/2,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.46

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