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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.22, 3,477.89 and 933.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.22, 3,477.89 and 933.23 is: 1,398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.22 : 3,477.89 = 933.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.22/3,477.89 = 933.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.22x = 3,477.89 × 933.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.22x = 3,245,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,656.23/2,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.86

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