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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.36, 3,493.90 and 942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.36, 3,493.90 and 942.30 is: 1,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.36 : 3,493.90 = 942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.36/3,493.90 = 942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.36x = 3,493.90 × 942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.36x = 3,292,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,301.97/2,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.00

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