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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.61, 3,524.44 and 962.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.61, 3,524.44 and 962.59 is: 1,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.61 : 3,524.44 = 962.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.61/3,524.44 = 962.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.61x = 3,524.44 × 962.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.61x = 3,392,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,590.70/2,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.90

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