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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.24, 3,453.30 and 933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.24, 3,453.30 and 933.24 is: 1,400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.24 : 3,453.30 = 933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.24/3,453.30 = 933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.24x = 3,453.30 × 933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.24x = 3,222,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,757.69/2,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.44

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