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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.96, 3,469.45 and 926.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.96, 3,469.45 and 926.41 is: 1,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.96 : 3,469.45 = 926.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.96/3,469.45 = 926.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.96x = 3,469.45 × 926.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.96x = 3,214,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,133.17/2,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.62

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