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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.81, 3,348.95 and 915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.81, 3,348.95 and 915.66 is: 1,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.81 : 3,348.95 = 915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.81/3,348.95 = 915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.81x = 3,348.95 × 915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.81x = 3,066,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,494.98/2,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.38

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