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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.84, 3,355.66 and 920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.84, 3,355.66 and 920.36 is: 1,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.84 : 3,355.66 = 920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.84/3,355.66 = 920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.84x = 3,355.66 × 920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.84x = 3,088,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,415.24/2,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.70

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