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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.06, 3,497.30 and 944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.06, 3,497.30 and 944.14 is: 1,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.06 : 3,497.30 = 944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.06/3,497.30 = 944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.06x = 3,497.30 × 944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.06x = 3,301,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,940.82/2,331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.50

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