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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.24, 3,505.92 and 968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.24, 3,505.92 and 968.24 is: 1,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.24 : 3,505.92 = 968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.24/3,505.92 = 968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.24x = 3,505.92 × 968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.24x = 3,394,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,571.98/2,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.01

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