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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.32, 3,496.05 and 944.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.32, 3,496.05 and 944.39 is: 1,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.32 : 3,496.05 = 944.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.32/3,496.05 = 944.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.32x = 3,496.05 × 944.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.32x = 3,301,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,634.66/2,331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.21

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