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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.06, 3,467.36 and 994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.06, 3,467.36 and 994.21 is: 1,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.06 : 3,467.36 = 994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.06/3,467.36 = 994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.06x = 3,467.36 × 994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.06x = 3,447,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,283.99/2,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.65

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