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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.09, 3,496.61 and 944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.09, 3,496.61 and 944.42 is: 1,416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.09 : 3,496.61 = 944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.09/3,496.61 = 944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.09x = 3,496.61 × 944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.09x = 3,302,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,246.21/2,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.61

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