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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.20, 3,351.98 and 935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.20, 3,351.98 and 935.96 is: 1,403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.20 : 3,351.98 = 935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.20/3,351.98 = 935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.20x = 3,351.98 × 935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.20x = 3,137,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,304.78/2,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.59

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