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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.10, 3,351.63 and 934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.10, 3,351.63 and 934.90 is: 1,402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.10 : 3,351.63 = 934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.10/3,351.63 = 934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.10x = 3,351.63 × 934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.10x = 3,133,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,438.89/2,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.55

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