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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.14, 3,346.70 and 931.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.14, 3,346.70 and 931.90 is: 1,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.14 : 3,346.70 = 931.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.14/3,346.70 = 931.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.14x = 3,346.70 × 931.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.14x = 3,118,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,789.73/2,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.85

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