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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.55, 3,348.55 and 845.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.55, 3,348.55 and 845.29 is: 1,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.55 : 3,348.55 = 845.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.55/3,348.55 = 845.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.55x = 3,348.55 × 845.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.55x = 2,830,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,495.83/2,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.83

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