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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.45, 3,504.87 and 949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.45, 3,504.87 and 949.32 is: 1,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.45 : 3,504.87 = 949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.45/3,504.87 = 949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.45x = 3,504.87 × 949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.45x = 3,327,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,243.19/2,336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.06

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