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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.89, 3,484.55 and 936.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.89, 3,484.55 and 936.17 is: 1,404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.89 : 3,484.55 = 936.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.89/3,484.55 = 936.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.89x = 3,484.55 × 936.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.89x = 3,262,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,131.17/2,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.34

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