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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.30, 3,504.44 and 949.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.30, 3,504.44 and 949.63 is: 1,424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.30 : 3,504.44 = 949.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.30/3,504.44 = 949.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.30x = 3,504.44 × 949.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.30x = 3,327,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,914.97/2,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.44

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