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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.34, 3,501.24 and 946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.34, 3,501.24 and 946.27 is: 1,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.34 : 3,501.24 = 946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.34/3,501.24 = 946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.34x = 3,501.24 × 946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.34x = 3,313,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,118.37/2,334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.30

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