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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.41, 3,351.20 and 937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.41, 3,351.20 and 937.17 is: 1,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.41 : 3,351.20 = 937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.41/3,351.20 = 937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.41x = 3,351.20 × 937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.41x = 3,140,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,639.42/2,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.32

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