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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.14, 3,504.68 and 949.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.14, 3,504.68 and 949.47 is: 1,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.14 : 3,504.68 = 949.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.14/3,504.68 = 949.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.14x = 3,504.68 × 949.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.14x = 3,327,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,589.39/2,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.40

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