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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.55, 3,351.84 and 935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.55, 3,351.84 and 935.12 is: 1,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.55 : 3,351.84 = 935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.55/3,351.84 = 935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.55x = 3,351.84 × 935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.55x = 3,134,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,355.86/2,234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.68

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