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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.20, 3,475.26 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.20, 3,475.26 and 931.56 is: 1,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.20 : 3,475.26 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.20/3,475.26 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.20x = 3,475.26 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.20x = 3,237,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,413.21/2,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.12

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