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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.82, 3,489.30 and 939.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.82, 3,489.30 and 939.90 is: 1,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.82 : 3,489.30 = 939.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.82/3,489.30 = 939.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.82x = 3,489.30 × 939.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.82x = 3,279,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,593.07/2,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.47

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