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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.09, 3,467.40 and 924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.09, 3,467.40 and 924.10 is: 1,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.09 : 3,467.40 = 924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.09/3,467.40 = 924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.09x = 3,467.40 × 924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.09x = 3,204,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,224.34/2,311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.46

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