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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.24, 3,620.42 and 932.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.24, 3,620.42 and 932.66 is: 1,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.24 : 3,620.42 = 932.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.24/3,620.42 = 932.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.24x = 3,620.42 × 932.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.24x = 3,376,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,620.92/2,413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.21

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