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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.18, 3,522.30 and 961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.18, 3,522.30 and 961.19 is: 1,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.18 : 3,522.30 = 961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.18/3,522.30 = 961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.18x = 3,522.30 × 961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.18x = 3,385,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,599.54/2,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.80

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