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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.37, 3,504.28 and 949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.37, 3,504.28 and 949.73 is: 1,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.37 : 3,504.28 = 949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.37/3,504.28 = 949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.37x = 3,504.28 × 949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.37x = 3,328,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,126.23/2,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.09

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