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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.32, 3,354.24 and 937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.32, 3,354.24 and 937.92 is: 1,406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.32 : 3,354.24 = 937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.32/3,354.24 = 937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.32x = 3,354.24 × 937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.32x = 3,146,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,008.78/2,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.78

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