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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.88, 3,356.72 and 939.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.88, 3,356.72 and 939.25 is: 1,408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.88 : 3,356.72 = 939.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.88/3,356.72 = 939.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.88x = 3,356.72 × 939.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.88x = 3,152,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,799.26/2,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.83

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