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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.80, 3,493.20 and 942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.80, 3,493.20 and 942.80 is: 1,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.80 : 3,493.20 = 942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.80/3,493.20 = 942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.80x = 3,493.20 × 942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.80x = 3,293,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,388.96/2,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.20

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