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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.62, 3,486.12 and 937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.62, 3,486.12 and 937.60 is: 1,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.62 : 3,486.12 = 937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.62/3,486.12 = 937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.62x = 3,486.12 × 937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.62x = 3,268,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,586.11/2,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.07

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