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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.86, 3,477.75 and 932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.86, 3,477.75 and 932.18 is: 1,398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.86 : 3,477.75 = 932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.86/3,477.75 = 932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.86x = 3,477.75 × 932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.86x = 3,241,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,880.30/2,317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.65

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