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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.21, 3,466.83 and 924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.21, 3,466.83 and 924.66 is: 1,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.21 : 3,466.83 = 924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.21/3,466.83 = 924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.21x = 3,466.83 × 924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.21x = 3,205,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,634.40/2,311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.00

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