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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.38, 3,347.92 and 671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.38, 3,347.92 and 671.98 is: 1,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.38 : 3,347.92 = 671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.38/3,347.92 = 671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.38x = 3,347.92 × 671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.38x = 2,249,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,735.28/2,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.77

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