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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.24, 3,378.58 and 935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.24, 3,378.58 and 935.72 is: 1,403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.24 : 3,378.58 = 935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.24/3,378.58 = 935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.24x = 3,378.58 × 935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.24x = 3,161,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,404.88/2,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.67

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