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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.42, 3,463.44 and 924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.42, 3,463.44 and 924.62 is: 1,386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.42 : 3,463.44 = 924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.42/3,463.44 = 924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.42x = 3,463.44 × 924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.42x = 3,202,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,365.89/2,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.05

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