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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.18, 3,495.78 and 943.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.18, 3,495.78 and 943.31 is: 1,415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.18 : 3,495.78 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.18/3,495.78 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.18x = 3,495.78 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.18x = 3,297,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,623.00/2,330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.18

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