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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.09, 3,497.99 and 945.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.09, 3,497.99 and 945.47 is: 1,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.09 : 3,497.99 = 945.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.09/3,497.99 = 945.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.09x = 3,497.99 × 945.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.09x = 3,307,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,248.62/2,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.15

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