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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.91, 3,483.44 and 935.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.91, 3,483.44 and 935.45 is: 1,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.91 : 3,483.44 = 935.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.91/3,483.44 = 935.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.91x = 3,483.44 × 935.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.91x = 3,258,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,561.85/2,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.40

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