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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.13, 3,499.59 and 946.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.13, 3,499.59 and 946.48 is: 1,419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.13 : 3,499.59 = 946.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.13/3,499.59 = 946.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.13x = 3,499.59 × 946.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.13x = 3,312,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,291.94/2,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.68

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