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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.41, 3,494.04 and 943.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.41, 3,494.04 and 943.11 is: 1,413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.41 : 3,494.04 = 943.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.41/3,494.04 = 943.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.41x = 3,494.04 × 943.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.41x = 3,295,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,245.79/2,331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.41

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