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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.17, 3,466.42 and 923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.17, 3,466.42 and 923.91 is: 1,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.17 : 3,466.42 = 923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.17/3,466.42 = 923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.17x = 3,466.42 × 923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.17x = 3,202,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,647.39/2,310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.33

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