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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.45, 3,349.22 and 916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.45, 3,349.22 and 916.29 is: 1,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.45 : 3,349.22 = 916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.45/3,349.22 = 916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.45x = 3,349.22 × 916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.45x = 3,068,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,859.08/2,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.04

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