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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.71, 3,528.21 and 966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.71, 3,528.21 and 966.03 is: 1,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.71 : 3,528.21 = 966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.71/3,528.21 = 966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.71x = 3,528.21 × 966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.71x = 3,408,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,341.66/2,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.30

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