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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.84, 3,493.23 and 942.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.84, 3,493.23 and 942.17 is: 1,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.84 : 3,493.23 = 942.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.84/3,493.23 = 942.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.84x = 3,493.23 × 942.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.84x = 3,291,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,199.04/2,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.24

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