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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.20, 3,492.83 and 941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.20, 3,492.83 and 941.54 is: 1,412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.20 : 3,492.83 = 941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.20/3,492.83 = 941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.20x = 3,492.83 × 941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.20x = 3,288,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,639.16/2,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.52

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