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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.89, 3,478.12 and 932.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.89, 3,478.12 and 932.98 is: 1,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.89 : 3,478.12 = 932.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.89/3,478.12 = 932.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.89x = 3,478.12 × 932.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.89x = 3,245,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,016.40/2,318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.38

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