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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.20, 3,523.70 and 962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.20, 3,523.70 and 962.08 is: 1,443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.20 : 3,523.70 = 962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.20/3,523.70 = 962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.20x = 3,523.70 × 962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.20x = 3,390,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,074.89/2,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.07

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