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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.24, 3,505.83 and 949.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.24, 3,505.83 and 949.61 is: 1,425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.24 : 3,505.83 = 949.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.24/3,505.83 = 949.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.24x = 3,505.83 × 949.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.24x = 3,329,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,171.23/2,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.01

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