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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.08, 3,476.40 and 930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.08, 3,476.40 and 930.72 is: 1,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.08 : 3,476.40 = 930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.08/3,476.40 = 930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.08x = 3,476.40 × 930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.08x = 3,235,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,555.01/2,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.39

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