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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.28, 3,468.33 and 925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.28, 3,468.33 and 925.20 is: 1,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.28 : 3,468.33 = 925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.28/3,468.33 = 925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.28x = 3,468.33 × 925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.28x = 3,208,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,898.92/2,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.76

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