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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.50, 3,471.69 and 909.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.50, 3,471.69 and 909.11 is: 1,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.50 : 3,471.69 = 909.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.50/3,471.69 = 909.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.50x = 3,471.69 × 909.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.50x = 3,156,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,130.74/2,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.23

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