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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.87, 3,618.36 and 931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.87, 3,618.36 and 931.31 is: 1,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.87 : 3,618.36 = 931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.87/3,618.36 = 931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.87x = 3,618.36 × 931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.87x = 3,369,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,796.76/2,411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.17

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