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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.32, 3,349.45 and 935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.32, 3,349.45 and 935.08 is: 1,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.32 : 3,349.45 = 935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.32/3,349.45 = 935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.32x = 3,349.45 × 935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.32x = 3,131,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,996.50/2,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.77

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