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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.32, 3,490.16 and 938.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.32, 3,490.16 and 938.94 is: 1,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.32 : 3,490.16 = 938.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.32/3,490.16 = 938.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.32x = 3,490.16 × 938.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.32x = 3,277,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,050.83/2,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.68

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