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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.37, 3,347.59 and 1,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.37, 3,347.59 and 1,192.14 is: 1,787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.37 : 3,347.59 = 1,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.37/3,347.59 = 1,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.37x = 3,347.59 × 1,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.37x = 3,990,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,795.94/2,232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.69

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