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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.36, 3,466.01 and 923.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.36, 3,466.01 and 923.67 is: 1,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.36 : 3,466.01 = 923.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.36/3,466.01 = 923.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.36x = 3,466.01 × 923.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.36x = 3,201,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,449.46/2,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.29

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