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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.41, 3,348.65 and 846.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.41, 3,348.65 and 846.41 is: 1,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.41 : 3,348.65 = 846.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.41/3,348.65 = 846.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.41x = 3,348.65 × 846.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.41x = 2,834,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,316.22/2,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.62

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