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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.51, 3,501.69 and 949.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.51, 3,501.69 and 949.09 is: 1,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.51 : 3,501.69 = 949.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.51/3,501.69 = 949.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.51x = 3,501.69 × 949.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.51x = 3,323,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,426.90/2,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.39

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