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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.96, 3,482.10 and 936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.96, 3,482.10 and 936.04 is: 1,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.96 : 3,482.10 = 936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.96/3,482.10 = 936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.96x = 3,482.10 × 936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.96x = 3,259,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,384.88/2,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.12

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