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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.05, 3,349.59 and 933.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.05, 3,349.59 and 933.61 is: 1,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.05 : 3,349.59 = 933.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.05/3,349.59 = 933.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.05x = 3,349.59 × 933.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.05x = 3,127,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,205.13/2,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.42

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