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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.36, 3,348.36 and 933.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.36, 3,348.36 and 933.75 is: 1,400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.36 : 3,348.36 = 933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.36/3,348.36 = 933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.36x = 3,348.36 × 933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.36x = 3,126,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,531.15/2,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.55

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