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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.20, 3,349.80 and 937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.20, 3,349.80 and 937.20 is: 1,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.20 : 3,349.80 = 937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.20/3,349.80 = 937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.20x = 3,349.80 × 937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.20x = 3,139,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,432.56/2,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.80

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