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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.63, 3,353.45 and 936.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.63, 3,353.45 and 936.39 is: 1,404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.63 : 3,353.45 = 936.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.63/3,353.45 = 936.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.63x = 3,353.45 × 936.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.63x = 3,140,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,132.36/2,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.59

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