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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.96, 3,466.55 and 925.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.96, 3,466.55 and 925.94 is: 1,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.96 : 3,466.55 = 925.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.96/3,466.55 = 925.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.96x = 3,466.55 × 925.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.96x = 3,209,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,817.31/2,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.35

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