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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.50, 3,467.25 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.50, 3,467.25 and 943.50 is: 1,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.50 : 3,467.25 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.50/3,467.25 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.50x = 3,467.25 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.50x = 3,271,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,350.38/2,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.25

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