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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.27, 3,353.21 and 936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.27, 3,353.21 and 936.44 is: 1,404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.27 : 3,353.21 = 936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.27/3,353.21 = 936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.27x = 3,353.21 × 936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.27x = 3,140,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,079.97/2,235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.79

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