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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.21, 3,476.42 and 930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.21, 3,476.42 and 930.60 is: 1,396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.21 : 3,476.42 = 930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.21/3,476.42 = 930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.21x = 3,476.42 × 930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.21x = 3,235,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,156.45/2,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.14

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