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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.86, 3,355.56 and 938.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.86, 3,355.56 and 938.34 is: 1,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.86 : 3,355.56 = 938.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.86/3,355.56 = 938.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.86x = 3,355.56 × 938.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.86x = 3,148,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,656.17/2,236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.62

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