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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.67, 3,348.93 and 845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.67, 3,348.93 and 845.59 is: 1,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.67 : 3,348.93 = 845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.67/3,348.93 = 845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.67x = 3,348.93 × 845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.67x = 2,831,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,821.72/2,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.36

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