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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.26, 3,527.22 and 964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.26, 3,527.22 and 964.80 is: 1,447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.26 : 3,527.22 = 964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.26/3,527.22 = 964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.26x = 3,527.22 × 964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.26x = 3,403,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,061.86/2,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.34

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