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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.65, 3,467.84 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.65, 3,467.84 and 925.02 is: 1,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.65 : 3,467.84 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.65/3,467.84 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.65x = 3,467.84 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.65x = 3,207,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,816.73/2,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.67

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