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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.86, 3,466.76 and 924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.86, 3,466.76 and 924.18 is: 1,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.86 : 3,466.76 = 924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.86/3,466.76 = 924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.86x = 3,466.76 × 924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.86x = 3,203,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,910.26/2,309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.06

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