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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.56, 3,506.88 and 950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.56, 3,506.88 and 950.65 is: 1,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.56 : 3,506.88 = 950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.56/3,506.88 = 950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.56x = 3,506.88 × 950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.56x = 3,333,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,815.47/2,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.80

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