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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.08, 3,486.92 and 937.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.08, 3,486.92 and 937.72 is: 1,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.08 : 3,486.92 = 937.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.08/3,486.92 = 937.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.08x = 3,486.92 × 937.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.08x = 3,269,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,754.62/2,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.90

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