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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.96, 3,496.44 and 962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.96, 3,496.44 and 962 is: 1,443

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.96 : 3,496.44 = 962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.96/3,496.44 = 962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.96x = 3,496.44 × 962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.96x = 3,363,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,575.28/2,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443

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