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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.96, 3,486.08 and 937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.96, 3,486.08 and 937.16 is: 1,405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.96 : 3,486.08 = 937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.96/3,486.08 = 937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.96x = 3,486.08 × 937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.96x = 3,266,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,999.65/2,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.19

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