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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.56, 3,470.52 and 926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.56, 3,470.52 and 926.28 is: 1,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.56 : 3,470.52 = 926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.56/3,470.52 = 926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.56x = 3,470.52 × 926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.56x = 3,214,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,673.27/2,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.09

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