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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.24, 3,373.68 and 932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.24, 3,373.68 and 932.70 is: 1,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.24 : 3,373.68 = 932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.24/3,373.68 = 932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.24x = 3,373.68 × 932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.24x = 3,146,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,631.34/2,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.98

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