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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.59, 3,481.04 and 933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.59, 3,481.04 and 933.92 is: 1,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.59 : 3,481.04 = 933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.59/3,481.04 = 933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.59x = 3,481.04 × 933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.59x = 3,251,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,023.91/2,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.95

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