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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.34, 3,504.24 and 948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.34, 3,504.24 and 948.27 is: 1,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.34 : 3,504.24 = 948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.34/3,504.24 = 948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.34x = 3,504.24 × 948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.34x = 3,322,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,965.66/2,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.30

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