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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.89, 3,503.79 and 949.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.89, 3,503.79 and 949.59 is: 1,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.89 : 3,503.79 = 949.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.89/3,503.79 = 949.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.89x = 3,503.79 × 949.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.89x = 3,327,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,180.65/2,337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.16

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