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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.24, 3,377.08 and 934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.24, 3,377.08 and 934.72 is: 1,402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.24 : 3,377.08 = 934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.24/3,377.08 = 934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.24x = 3,377.08 × 934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.24x = 3,156,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,624.22/2,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.17

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