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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.22, 3,479.39 and 934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.22, 3,479.39 and 934.23 is: 1,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.22 : 3,479.39 = 934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.22/3,479.39 = 934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.22x = 3,479.39 × 934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.22x = 3,250,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,550.52/2,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.36

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