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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,348.88 and 846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,348.88 and 846.44 is: 1,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,348.88 = 846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,348.88 = 846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,348.88 × 846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 2,834,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,625.99/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.45

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