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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.68, 3,346.62 and 933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.68, 3,346.62 and 933.48 is: 1,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.68 : 3,346.62 = 933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.68/3,346.62 = 933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.68x = 3,346.62 × 933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.68x = 3,124,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,002.84/2,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.22

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