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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.40, 3,354.70 and 937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.40, 3,354.70 and 937.80 is: 1,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.40 : 3,354.70 = 937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.40/3,354.70 = 937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.40x = 3,354.70 × 937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.40x = 3,146,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,037.66/2,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.37

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