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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.18, 3,523.59 and 981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.18, 3,523.59 and 981.18 is: 1,471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.18 : 3,523.59 = 981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.18/3,523.59 = 981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.18x = 3,523.59 × 981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.18x = 3,457,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,276.04/2,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.69

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