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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.87, 3,497.60 and 945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.87, 3,497.60 and 945.56 is: 1,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.87 : 3,497.60 = 945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.87/3,497.60 = 945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.87x = 3,497.60 × 945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.87x = 3,307,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,168.44/2,331.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.25

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