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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.23, 3,502.85 and 948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.23, 3,502.85 and 948.92 is: 1,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.23 : 3,502.85 = 948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.23/3,502.85 = 948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.23x = 3,502.85 × 948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.23x = 3,323,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,902.16/2,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.37

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