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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.85, 3,500.76 and 946.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.85, 3,500.76 and 946.86 is: 1,420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.85 : 3,500.76 = 946.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.85/3,500.76 = 946.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.85x = 3,500.76 × 946.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.85x = 3,314,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,729.61/2,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.28

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