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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.42, 3,401.42 and 933.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.42, 3,401.42 and 933.05 is: 1,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.42 : 3,401.42 = 933.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.42/3,401.42 = 933.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.42x = 3,401.42 × 933.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.42x = 3,173,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,673.26/2,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.07

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