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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.15, 3,345.50 and 931.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.15, 3,345.50 and 931.64 is: 1,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.15 : 3,345.50 = 931.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.15/3,345.50 = 931.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.15x = 3,345.50 × 931.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.15x = 3,116,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,787.22/2,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.95

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