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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.06, 3,349.62 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.06, 3,349.62 and 916.48 is: 1,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.06 : 3,349.62 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.06/3,349.62 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.06x = 3,349.62 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.06x = 3,069,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,859.74/2,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.73

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