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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.94, 3,467.81 and 925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.94, 3,467.81 and 925.90 is: 1,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.94 : 3,467.81 = 925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.94/3,467.81 = 925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.94x = 3,467.81 × 925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.94x = 3,210,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,838.92/2,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.81

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