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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.84, 3,349.41 and 845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.84, 3,349.41 and 845.91 is: 1,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.84 : 3,349.41 = 845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.84/3,349.41 = 845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.84x = 3,349.41 × 845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.84x = 2,833,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,299.41/2,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.92

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