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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.16, 3,350.82 and 936.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.16, 3,350.82 and 936.92 is: 1,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.16 : 3,350.82 = 936.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.16/3,350.82 = 936.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.16x = 3,350.82 × 936.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.16x = 3,139,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,450.27/2,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.95

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