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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.54, 3,498.49 and 945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.54, 3,498.49 and 945.88 is: 1,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.54 : 3,498.49 = 945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.54/3,498.49 = 945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.54x = 3,498.49 × 945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.54x = 3,309,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,151.72/2,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.69

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