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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.81, 3,475.60 and 930.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.81, 3,475.60 and 930.77 is: 1,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.81 : 3,475.60 = 930.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.81/3,475.60 = 930.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.81x = 3,475.60 × 930.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.81x = 3,234,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,990.57/2,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.71

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