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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.50, 3,465.75 and 924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.50, 3,465.75 and 924.46 is: 1,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.50 : 3,465.75 = 924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.50/3,465.75 = 924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.50x = 3,465.75 × 924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.50x = 3,203,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,947.25/2,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.69

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