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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.53, 3,529.57 and 966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.53, 3,529.57 and 966.52 is: 1,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.53 : 3,529.57 = 966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.53/3,529.57 = 966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.53x = 3,529.57 × 966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.53x = 3,411,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,404.41/2,352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.10

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