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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.72, 3,348.12 and 915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.72, 3,348.12 and 915.56 is: 1,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.72 : 3,348.12 = 915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.72/3,348.12 = 915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.72x = 3,348.12 × 915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.72x = 3,065,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,404.75/2,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.95

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