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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.87, 3,494.06 and 941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.87, 3,494.06 and 941.49 is: 1,412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.87 : 3,494.06 = 941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.87/3,494.06 = 941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.87x = 3,494.06 × 941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.87x = 3,289,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,617.84/2,328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.54

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