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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.92, 3,246.48 and 931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.92, 3,246.48 and 931.40 is: 1,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.92 : 3,246.48 = 931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.92/3,246.48 = 931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.92x = 3,246.48 × 931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.92x = 3,023,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,767.41/2,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.36

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