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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.35, 3,496.99 and 944.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.35, 3,496.99 and 944.67 is: 1,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.35 : 3,496.99 = 944.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.35/3,496.99 = 944.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.35x = 3,496.99 × 944.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.35x = 3,303,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,501.54/2,331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.99

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