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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.27, 3,351.71 and 935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.27, 3,351.71 and 935.44 is: 1,403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.27 : 3,351.71 = 935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.27/3,351.71 = 935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.27x = 3,351.71 × 935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.27x = 3,135,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,317.56/2,234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.28

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