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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.13, 3,495.89 and 944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.13, 3,495.89 and 944.60 is: 1,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.13 : 3,495.89 = 944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.13/3,495.89 = 944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.13x = 3,495.89 × 944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.13x = 3,302,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,202.58/2,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.96

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