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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319, 3,478.50 and 932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319, 3,478.50 and 932.94 is: 1,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319 : 3,478.50 = 932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319/3,478.50 = 932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319x = 3,478.50 × 932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319x = 3,245,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,231.79/2,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.41

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