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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.58, 3,473.94 and 930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.58, 3,473.94 and 930.14 is: 1,394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.58 : 3,473.94 = 930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.58/3,473.94 = 930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.58x = 3,473.94 × 930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.58x = 3,231,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,250.55/2,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.23

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