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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.51, 3,527.16 and 964.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.51, 3,527.16 and 964.51 is: 1,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.51 : 3,527.16 = 964.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.51/3,527.16 = 964.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.51x = 3,527.16 × 964.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.51x = 3,401,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,974.08/2,351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.72

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