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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.07, 3,352.88 and 937.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.07, 3,352.88 and 937.23 is: 1,405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.07 : 3,352.88 = 937.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.07/3,352.88 = 937.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.07x = 3,352.88 × 937.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.07x = 3,142,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,419.72/2,236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.33

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