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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.98, 3,503.90 and 948.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.98, 3,503.90 and 948.91 is: 1,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.98 : 3,503.90 = 948.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.98/3,503.90 = 948.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.98x = 3,503.90 × 948.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.98x = 3,324,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,870.65/2,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.33

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