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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.41, 3,482.73 and 935.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.41, 3,482.73 and 935.38 is: 1,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.41 : 3,482.73 = 935.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.41/3,482.73 = 935.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.41x = 3,482.73 × 935.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.41x = 3,257,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,680.34/2,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.72

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