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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.57, 3,524.97 and 962.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.57, 3,524.97 and 962.45 is: 1,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.57 : 3,524.97 = 962.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.57/3,524.97 = 962.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.57x = 3,524.97 × 962.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.57x = 3,392,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,589.75/2,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.92

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