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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.02, 3,349.52 and 916.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.02, 3,349.52 and 916.76 is: 1,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.02 : 3,349.52 = 916.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.02/3,349.52 = 916.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.02x = 3,349.52 × 916.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.02x = 3,070,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,705.96/2,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.14

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