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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.27, 3,499.85 and 945.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.27, 3,499.85 and 945.62 is: 1,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.27 : 3,499.85 = 945.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.27/3,499.85 = 945.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.27x = 3,499.85 × 945.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.27x = 3,309,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,523.43/2,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.01

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