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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332, 3,498.48 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332, 3,498.48 and 964 is: 1,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332 : 3,498.48 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332/3,498.48 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332x = 3,498.48 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332x = 3,372,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,534.72/2,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.20

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