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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.93, 3,079.92 and 1,347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.93, 3,079.92 and 1,347.21 is: 1,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.93 : 3,079.92 = 1,347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.93/3,079.92 = 1,347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.93x = 3,079.92 × 1,347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.93x = 4,149,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,299.02/2,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.23

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