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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.62, 3,496.06 and 943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.62, 3,496.06 and 943.92 is: 1,415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.62 : 3,496.06 = 943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.62/3,496.06 = 943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.62x = 3,496.06 × 943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.62x = 3,299,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,998.60/2,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.93

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