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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.52, 3,479.63 and 933.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.52, 3,479.63 and 933.97 is: 1,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.52 : 3,479.63 = 933.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.52/3,479.63 = 933.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.52x = 3,479.63 × 933.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.52x = 3,249,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,870.03/2,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.89

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