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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.23, 3,520.67 and 960.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.23, 3,520.67 and 960.18 is: 1,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.23 : 3,520.67 = 960.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.23/3,520.67 = 960.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.23x = 3,520.67 × 960.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.23x = 3,380,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,472.12/2,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.20

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