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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.66, 3,355.71 and 937.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.66, 3,355.71 and 937.78 is: 1,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.66 : 3,355.71 = 937.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.66/3,355.71 = 937.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.66x = 3,355.71 × 937.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.66x = 3,146,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,917.72/2,236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.97

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