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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,346.96 and 1,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,346.96 and 1,907.32 is: 2,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,346.96 = 1,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,346.96 = 1,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,346.96 × 1,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 6,383,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,723.75/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.86

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