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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.59, 3,500.35 and 946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.59, 3,500.35 and 946.92 is: 1,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.59 : 3,500.35 = 946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.59/3,500.35 = 946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.59x = 3,500.35 × 946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.59x = 3,314,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,551.42/2,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.37

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