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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.75, 3,480.31 and 933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.75, 3,480.31 and 933.72 is: 1,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.75 : 3,480.31 = 933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.75/3,480.31 = 933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.75x = 3,480.31 × 933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.75x = 3,249,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,630.38/2,320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.25

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