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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.25, 3,502.79 and 948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.25, 3,502.79 and 948.17 is: 1,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.25 : 3,502.79 = 948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.25/3,502.79 = 948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.25x = 3,502.79 × 948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.25x = 3,321,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,253.30/2,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.23

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