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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.71, 3,487.70 and 938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.71, 3,487.70 and 938.30 is: 1,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.71 : 3,487.70 = 938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.71/3,487.70 = 938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.71x = 3,487.70 × 938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.71x = 3,272,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,491.47/2,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.09

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