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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.24, 3,372.87 and 932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.24, 3,372.87 and 932.71 is: 1,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.24 : 3,372.87 = 932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.24/3,372.87 = 932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.24x = 3,372.87 × 932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.24x = 3,145,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,909.58/2,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.28

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