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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.31, 3,488.56 and 939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.31, 3,488.56 and 939.39 is: 1,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.31 : 3,488.56 = 939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.31/3,488.56 = 939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.31x = 3,488.56 × 939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.31x = 3,277,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,116.03/2,326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.72

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