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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.52, 3,502.34 and 949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.52, 3,502.34 and 949.30 is: 1,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.52 : 3,502.34 = 949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.52/3,502.34 = 949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.52x = 3,502.34 × 949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.52x = 3,324,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,771.36/2,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.96

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