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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.12, 3,353.09 and 937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.12, 3,353.09 and 937.24 is: 1,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.12 : 3,353.09 = 937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.12/3,353.09 = 937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.12x = 3,353.09 × 937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.12x = 3,142,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,635.65/2,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.40

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