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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322, 3,483.06 and 916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322, 3,483.06 and 916.36 is: 1,374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322 : 3,483.06 = 916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322/3,483.06 = 916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322x = 3,483.06 × 916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322x = 3,191,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,736.86/2,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.56

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