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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.72, 3,505.17 and 931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.72, 3,505.17 and 931.40 is: 1,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.72 : 3,505.17 = 931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.72/3,505.17 = 931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.72x = 3,505.17 × 931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.72x = 3,264,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,697.81/2,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.13

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