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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.06, 3,527.50 and 965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.06, 3,527.50 and 965.79 is: 1,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.06 : 3,527.50 = 965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.06/3,527.50 = 965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.06x = 3,527.50 × 965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.06x = 3,406,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,824.23/2,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.44

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