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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.80, 3,481.20 and 934.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.80, 3,481.20 and 934.35 is: 1,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.80 : 3,481.20 = 934.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.80/3,481.20 = 934.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.80x = 3,481.20 × 934.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.80x = 3,252,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,659.22/2,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.53

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