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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.87, 3,482.76 and 935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.87, 3,482.76 and 935.17 is: 1,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.87 : 3,482.76 = 935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.87/3,482.76 = 935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.87x = 3,482.76 × 935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.87x = 3,256,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,967.47/2,321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.74

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