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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.96, 3,476.11 and 932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.96, 3,476.11 and 932.04 is: 1,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.96 : 3,476.11 = 932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.96/3,476.11 = 932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.96x = 3,476.11 × 932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.96x = 3,239,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,873.56/2,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.12

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