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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,349.80 and 934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,349.80 and 934.08 is: 1,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,349.80 = 934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,349.80 = 934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,349.80 × 934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 3,128,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,981.18/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.27

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