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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.66, 3,486.11 and 937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.66, 3,486.11 and 937.64 is: 1,406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.66 : 3,486.11 = 937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.66/3,486.11 = 937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.66x = 3,486.11 × 937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.66x = 3,268,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,720.21/2,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.11

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