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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.19, 3,477.48 and 931.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.19, 3,477.48 and 931.35 is: 1,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.19 : 3,477.48 = 931.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.19/3,477.48 = 931.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.19x = 3,477.48 × 931.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.19x = 3,238,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,742.30/2,318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.10

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