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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.74, 3,373.62 and 933.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.74, 3,373.62 and 933.21 is: 1,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.74 : 3,373.62 = 933.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.74/3,373.62 = 933.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.74x = 3,373.62 × 933.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.74x = 3,148,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,295.92/2,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.03

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