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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.13, 3,529.24 and 966.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.13, 3,529.24 and 966.51 is: 1,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.13 : 3,529.24 = 966.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.13/3,529.24 = 966.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.13x = 3,529.24 × 966.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.13x = 3,411,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,043.34/2,352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.19

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