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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.12, 3,347.52 and 933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.12, 3,347.52 and 933.88 is: 1,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.12 : 3,347.52 = 933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.12/3,347.52 = 933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.12x = 3,347.52 × 933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.12x = 3,126,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,181.98/2,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.92

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