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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.52, 3,500.84 and 948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.52, 3,500.84 and 948.30 is: 1,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.52 : 3,500.84 = 948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.52/3,500.84 = 948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.52x = 3,500.84 × 948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.52x = 3,319,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,846.57/2,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.46

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