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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.06, 3,504.17 and 949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.06, 3,504.17 and 949.36 is: 1,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.06 : 3,504.17 = 949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.06/3,504.17 = 949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.06x = 3,504.17 × 949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.06x = 3,326,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,712.44/2,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.07

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