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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.69, 3,476.19 and 930.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.69, 3,476.19 and 930.98 is: 1,396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.69 : 3,476.19 = 930.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.69/3,476.19 = 930.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.69x = 3,476.19 × 930.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.69x = 3,236,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,245.99/2,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.93

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