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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.56, 3,521.06 and 959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.56, 3,521.06 and 959.94 is: 1,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.56 : 3,521.06 = 959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.56/3,521.06 = 959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.56x = 3,521.06 × 959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.56x = 3,380,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,006.34/2,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.80

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