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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.34, 3,564.30 and 932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.34, 3,564.30 and 932.28 is: 1,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.34 : 3,564.30 = 932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.34/3,564.30 = 932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.34x = 3,564.30 × 932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.34x = 3,322,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,915.73/2,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.33

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