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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.79, 3,347.92 and 916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.79, 3,347.92 and 916.18 is: 1,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.79 : 3,347.92 = 916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.79/3,347.92 = 916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.79x = 3,347.92 × 916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.79x = 3,067,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,297.35/2,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.75

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