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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.38, 3,348.57 and 932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.38, 3,348.57 and 932.33 is: 1,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.38 : 3,348.57 = 932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.38/3,348.57 = 932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.38x = 3,348.57 × 932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.38x = 3,121,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,972.27/2,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.50

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