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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.46, 3,488.33 and 938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.46, 3,488.33 and 938.66 is: 1,407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.46 : 3,488.33 = 938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.46/3,488.33 = 938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.46x = 3,488.33 × 938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.46x = 3,274,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,340.74/2,326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.44

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