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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.19, 3,498.41 and 945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.19, 3,498.41 and 945.32 is: 1,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.19 : 3,498.41 = 945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.19/3,498.41 = 945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.19x = 3,498.41 × 945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.19x = 3,307,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,094.72/2,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.02

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