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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.23, 3,527.83 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.23, 3,527.83 and 964.20 is: 1,446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.23 : 3,527.83 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.23/3,527.83 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.23x = 3,527.83 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.23x = 3,401,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,533.69/2,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.09

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