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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.39, 3,503.71 and 949.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.39, 3,503.71 and 949.69 is: 1,424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.39 : 3,503.71 = 949.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.39/3,503.71 = 949.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.39x = 3,503.71 × 949.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.39x = 3,327,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,427.22/2,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.79

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