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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.45, 3,374.20 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.45, 3,374.20 and 933.84 is: 1,400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.45 : 3,374.20 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.45/3,374.20 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.45x = 3,374.20 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.45x = 3,150,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,962.93/2,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.15

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