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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352, 3,526.72 and 964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352, 3,526.72 and 964.92 is: 1,446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352 : 3,526.72 = 964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352/3,526.72 = 964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352x = 3,526.72 × 964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352x = 3,403,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,002.66/2,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.85

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