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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.56, 3,498.05 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.56, 3,498.05 and 944.64 is: 1,417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.56 : 3,498.05 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.56/3,498.05 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.56x = 3,498.05 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.56x = 3,304,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,393.23/2,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.25

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