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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.58, 3,482.10 and 934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.58, 3,482.10 and 934.86 is: 1,402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.58 : 3,482.10 = 934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.58/3,482.10 = 934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.58x = 3,482.10 × 934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.58x = 3,255,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,276.01/2,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.18

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