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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.21, 3,469.62 and 925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.21, 3,469.62 and 925.65 is: 1,389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.21 : 3,469.62 = 925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.21/3,469.62 = 925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.21x = 3,469.62 × 925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.21x = 3,211,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,653.75/2,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.00

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