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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.17, 3,527.12 and 945.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.17, 3,527.12 and 945.58 is: 1,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.17 : 3,527.12 = 945.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.17/3,527.12 = 945.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.17x = 3,527.12 × 945.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.17x = 3,335,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,176.49/2,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.52

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