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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.88, 4,389.54 and 2,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.88, 4,389.54 and 2,343.88 is: 3,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.88 : 4,389.54 = 2,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.88/4,389.54 = 2,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.88x = 4,389.54 × 2,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.88x = 10,288,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,288,555.02/2,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.20

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