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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.90, 3,347.46 and 845.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.90, 3,347.46 and 845.47 is: 1,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.90 : 3,347.46 = 845.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.90/3,347.46 = 845.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.90x = 3,347.46 × 845.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.90x = 2,830,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,181.19/2,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.49

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