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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.17, 3,525.27 and 945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.17, 3,525.27 and 945.23 is: 1,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.17 : 3,525.27 = 945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.17/3,525.27 = 945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.17x = 3,525.27 × 945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.17x = 3,332,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,190.96/2,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.85

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