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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.45, 3,378.26 and 936.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.45, 3,378.26 and 936.21 is: 1,404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.45 : 3,378.26 = 936.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.45/3,378.26 = 936.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.45x = 3,378.26 × 936.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.45x = 3,162,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,751.53/2,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.76

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