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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,351.20 and 934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,351.20 and 934.48 is: 1,402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,351.20 = 934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,351.20 = 934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,351.20 × 934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 3,131,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,629.38/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.46

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