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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.88, 3,506.52 and 933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.88, 3,506.52 and 933.14 is: 1,398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.88 : 3,506.52 = 933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.88/3,506.52 = 933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.88x = 3,506.52 × 933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.88x = 3,272,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,074.07/2,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.99

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