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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.30, 3,470.34 and 1,924.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.30, 3,470.34 and 1,924.00 is: 2,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.30 : 3,470.34 = 1,924.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.30/3,470.34 = 1,924.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.30x = 3,470.34 × 1,924.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.30x = 6,676,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,952.22/2,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.60

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