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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.46, 3,499.71 and 948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.46, 3,499.71 and 948.76 is: 1,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.46 : 3,499.71 = 948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.46/3,499.71 = 948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.46x = 3,499.71 × 948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.46x = 3,320,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,384.86/2,334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.34

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