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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.48, 3,354.93 and 919.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.48, 3,354.93 and 919.93 is: 1,379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.48 : 3,354.93 = 919.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.48/3,354.93 = 919.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.48x = 3,354.93 × 919.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.48x = 3,086,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,300.75/2,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.98

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