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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.55, 3,349.19 and 999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.55, 3,349.19 and 999.96 is: 1,500.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.55 : 3,349.19 = 999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.55/3,349.19 = 999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.55x = 3,349.19 × 999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.55x = 3,349,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,056.03/2,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.10

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