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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.86, 3,484.91 and 936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.86, 3,484.91 and 936.72 is: 1,404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.86 : 3,484.91 = 936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.86/3,484.91 = 936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.86x = 3,484.91 × 936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.86x = 3,264,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,384.90/2,323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.73

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