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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.07, 3,486.24 and 937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.07, 3,486.24 and 937.41 is: 1,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.07 : 3,486.24 = 937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.07/3,486.24 = 937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.07x = 3,486.24 × 937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.07x = 3,268,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,036.24/2,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.17

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