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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.52, 3,478.13 and 932.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.52, 3,478.13 and 932.97 is: 1,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.52 : 3,478.13 = 932.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.52/3,478.13 = 932.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.52x = 3,478.13 × 932.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.52x = 3,245,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,000.56/2,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.39

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