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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.99, 3,349.98 and 916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.99, 3,349.98 and 916.75 is: 1,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.99 : 3,349.98 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.99/3,349.98 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.99x = 3,349.98 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.99x = 3,071,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,094.17/2,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.33

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