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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.28, 3,477.33 and 931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.28, 3,477.33 and 931.20 is: 1,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.28 : 3,477.33 = 931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.28/3,477.33 = 931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.28x = 3,477.33 × 931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.28x = 3,238,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,089.70/2,318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.76

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