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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.66, 3,346.56 and 1,192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.66, 3,346.56 and 1,192.02 is: 1,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.66 : 3,346.56 = 1,192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.66/3,346.56 = 1,192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.66x = 3,346.56 × 1,192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.66x = 3,989,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,166.45/2,232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.73

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