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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.54, 3,500.79 and 948.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.54, 3,500.79 and 948.46 is: 1,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.54 : 3,500.79 = 948.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.54/3,500.79 = 948.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.54x = 3,500.79 × 948.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.54x = 3,320,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,359.28/2,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.67

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