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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.11, 3,351.47 and 936.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.11, 3,351.47 and 936.06 is: 1,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.11 : 3,351.47 = 936.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.11/3,351.47 = 936.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.11x = 3,351.47 × 936.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.11x = 3,137,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,172.33/2,236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.96

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