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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.19, 3,496.41 and 944.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.19, 3,496.41 and 944.17 is: 1,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.19 : 3,496.41 = 944.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.19/3,496.41 = 944.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.19x = 3,496.41 × 944.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.19x = 3,301,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,196.69/2,331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.10

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