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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.48, 3,346.68 and 1,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.48, 3,346.68 and 1,408.30 is: 2,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.48 : 3,346.68 = 1,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.48/3,346.68 = 1,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.48x = 3,346.68 × 1,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.48x = 4,713,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,129.44/2,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.16

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