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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.24, 3,354.54 and 937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.24, 3,354.54 and 937 is: 1,405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.24 : 3,354.54 = 937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.24/3,354.54 = 937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.24x = 3,354.54 × 937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.24x = 3,143,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,203.98/2,236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.58

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