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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.27, 3,528.39 and 965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.27, 3,528.39 and 965.37 is: 1,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.27 : 3,528.39 = 965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.27/3,528.39 = 965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.27x = 3,528.39 × 965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.27x = 3,406,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,201.85/2,352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.05

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