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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.24, 3,489.65 and 939.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.24, 3,489.65 and 939.74 is: 1,408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.24 : 3,489.65 = 939.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.24/3,489.65 = 939.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.24x = 3,489.65 × 939.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.24x = 3,279,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,345.07/2,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.51

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