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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.31, 3,495.46 and 943.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.31, 3,495.46 and 943.64 is: 1,415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.31 : 3,495.46 = 943.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.31/3,495.46 = 943.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.31x = 3,495.46 × 943.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.31x = 3,298,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,455.87/2,330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.46

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