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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.09, 3,500.40 and 945.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.09, 3,500.40 and 945.67 is: 1,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.09 : 3,500.40 = 945.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.09/3,500.40 = 945.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.09x = 3,500.40 × 945.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.09x = 3,310,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,223.27/2,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.82

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