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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.26, 3,345.84 and 932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.26, 3,345.84 and 932.40 is: 1,396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.26 : 3,345.84 = 932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.26/3,345.84 = 932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.26x = 3,345.84 × 932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.26x = 3,119,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,661.22/2,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.91

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