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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.56, 3,481.52 and 934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.56, 3,481.52 and 934.54 is: 1,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.56 : 3,481.52 = 934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.56/3,481.52 = 934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.56x = 3,481.52 × 934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.56x = 3,253,613.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,613.33/2,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.48

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