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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.09, 3,477.71 and 933.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.09, 3,477.71 and 933.10 is: 1,398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.09 : 3,477.71 = 933.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.09/3,477.71 = 933.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.09x = 3,477.71 × 933.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.09x = 3,245,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,046.54/2,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.67

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