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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.41, 3,495.53 and 944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.41, 3,495.53 and 944.11 is: 1,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.41 : 3,495.53 = 944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.41/3,495.53 = 944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.41x = 3,495.53 × 944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.41x = 3,300,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,164.83/2,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.92

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