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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.10, 3,487.61 and 939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.10, 3,487.61 and 939.30 is: 1,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.10 : 3,487.61 = 939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.10/3,487.61 = 939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.10x = 3,487.61 × 939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.10x = 3,275,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,914.42/2,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.72

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