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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.18, 3,480.43 and 933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.18, 3,480.43 and 933.52 is: 1,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.18 : 3,480.43 = 933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.18/3,480.43 = 933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.18x = 3,480.43 × 933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.18x = 3,249,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,062.05/2,320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.35

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