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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.13, 3,346.70 and 931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.13, 3,346.70 and 931.89 is: 1,397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.13 : 3,346.70 = 931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.13/3,346.70 = 931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.13x = 3,346.70 × 931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.13x = 3,118,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,751.60/2,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.84

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