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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.61, 3,480.04 and 933.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.61, 3,480.04 and 933.47 is: 1,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.61 : 3,480.04 = 933.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.61/3,480.04 = 933.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.61x = 3,480.04 × 933.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.61x = 3,248,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,508.27/2,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.85

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