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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.36, 3,372.33 and 2,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.36, 3,372.33 and 2,232.43 is: 3,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.36 : 3,372.33 = 2,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.36/3,372.33 = 2,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.36x = 3,372.33 × 2,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.36x = 7,528,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528,490.60/2,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.90

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