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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.26, 3,528.80 and 966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.26, 3,528.80 and 966.35 is: 1,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.26 : 3,528.80 = 966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.26/3,528.80 = 966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.26x = 3,528.80 × 966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.26x = 3,410,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,055.88/2,352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.69

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