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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.36, 3,345.84 and 932.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.36, 3,345.84 and 932.31 is: 1,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.36 : 3,345.84 = 932.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.36/3,345.84 = 932.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.36x = 3,345.84 × 932.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.36x = 3,119,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,360.09/2,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.34

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