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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.52, 3,497.28 and 1,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.52, 3,497.28 and 1,968.64 is: 2,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.52 : 3,497.28 = 1,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.52/3,497.28 = 1,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.52x = 3,497.28 × 1,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.52x = 6,884,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,885.30/2,331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.96

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