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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.52, 3,477.50 and 931.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.52, 3,477.50 and 931.80 is: 1,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.52 : 3,477.50 = 931.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.52/3,477.50 = 931.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.52x = 3,477.50 × 931.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.52x = 3,240,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,329.84/2,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.59

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