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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.38, 3,485.58 and 936.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.38, 3,485.58 and 936.77 is: 1,405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.38 : 3,485.58 = 936.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.38/3,485.58 = 936.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.38x = 3,485.58 × 936.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.38x = 3,265,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,171.11/2,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.35

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