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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.06, 3,503.72 and 949.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.06, 3,503.72 and 949.05 is: 1,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.06 : 3,503.72 = 949.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.06/3,503.72 = 949.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.06x = 3,503.72 × 949.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.06x = 3,325,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,207.84/2,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.42

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