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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.62, 3,503.15 and 948.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.62, 3,503.15 and 948.98 is: 1,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.62 : 3,503.15 = 948.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.62/3,503.15 = 948.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.62x = 3,503.15 × 948.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.62x = 3,324,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,426.86/2,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.97

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