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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.36, 3,467.50 and 924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.36, 3,467.50 and 924.68 is: 1,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.36 : 3,467.50 = 924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.36/3,467.50 = 924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.36x = 3,467.50 × 924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.36x = 3,206,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,327.90/2,310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.80

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