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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.26, 3,502.82 and 949.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.26, 3,502.82 and 949.85 is: 1,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.26 : 3,502.82 = 949.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.26/3,502.82 = 949.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.26x = 3,502.82 × 949.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.26x = 3,327,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,131.31/2,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.52

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