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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.64, 3,346.58 and 1,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.64, 3,346.58 and 1,192 is: 1,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.64 : 3,346.58 = 1,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.64/3,346.58 = 1,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.64x = 3,346.58 × 1,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.64x = 3,989,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,123.36/2,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.73

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