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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.87, 3,352.72 and 936.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.87, 3,352.72 and 936.99 is: 1,405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.87 : 3,352.72 = 936.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.87/3,352.72 = 936.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.87x = 3,352.72 × 936.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.87x = 3,141,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,446.01/2,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.02

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