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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.25, 3,479.56 and 933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.25, 3,479.56 and 933.22 is: 1,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.25 : 3,479.56 = 933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.25/3,479.56 = 933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.25x = 3,479.56 × 933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.25x = 3,247,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,197.00/2,320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.51

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