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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.26, 3,479.08 and 932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.26, 3,479.08 and 932.42 is: 1,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.26 : 3,479.08 = 932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.26/3,479.08 = 932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.26x = 3,479.08 × 932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.26x = 3,243,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,944.05/2,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.70

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