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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.16, 3,494.88 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.16, 3,494.88 and 944.16 is: 1,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.16 : 3,494.88 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.16/3,494.88 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.16x = 3,494.88 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.16x = 3,299,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,725.90/2,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.09

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