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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.59, 3,498.86 and 945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.59, 3,498.86 and 945.92 is: 1,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.59 : 3,498.86 = 945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.59/3,498.86 = 945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.59x = 3,498.86 × 945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.59x = 3,309,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,619.43/2,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.86

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