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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.46, 3,348.90 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.46, 3,348.90 and 933.84 is: 1,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.46 : 3,348.90 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.46/3,348.90 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.46x = 3,348.90 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.46x = 3,127,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,336.78/2,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.48

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