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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.28, 3,399.37 and 931.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.28, 3,399.37 and 931.79 is: 1,397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.28 : 3,399.37 = 931.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.28/3,399.37 = 931.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.28x = 3,399.37 × 931.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.28x = 3,167,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,498.97/2,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.66

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