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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.62, 3,504.65 and 949.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.62, 3,504.65 and 949.98 is: 1,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.62 : 3,504.65 = 949.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.62/3,504.65 = 949.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.62x = 3,504.65 × 949.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.62x = 3,329,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,347.41/2,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.47

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