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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.38, 3,351.57 and 934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.38, 3,351.57 and 934.33 is: 1,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.38 : 3,351.57 = 934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.38/3,351.57 = 934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.38x = 3,351.57 × 934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.38x = 3,131,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,472.40/2,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.50

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