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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.58, 3,480.95 and 932.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.58, 3,480.95 and 932.95 is: 1,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.58 : 3,480.95 = 932.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.58/3,480.95 = 932.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.58x = 3,480.95 × 932.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.58x = 3,247,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,552.30/2,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.06

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