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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.38, 3,347.19 and 931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.38, 3,347.19 and 931.54 is: 1,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.38 : 3,347.19 = 931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.38/3,347.19 = 931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.38x = 3,347.19 × 931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.38x = 3,118,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,041.37/2,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.36

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