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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.63, 3,469.37 and 925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.63, 3,469.37 and 925.80 is: 1,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.63 : 3,469.37 = 925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.63/3,469.37 = 925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.63x = 3,469.37 × 925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.63x = 3,211,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,938.12/2,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.27

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