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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.84, 3,489.01 and 938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.84, 3,489.01 and 938.96 is: 1,408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.84 : 3,489.01 = 938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.84/3,489.01 = 938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.84x = 3,489.01 × 938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.84x = 3,276,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,034.12/2,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.54

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