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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.92, 3,347.76 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.92, 3,347.76 and 933.84 is: 1,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.92 : 3,347.76 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.92/3,347.76 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.92x = 3,347.76 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.92x = 3,126,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,272.20/2,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.46

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