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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.71, 3,529.71 and 967.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.71, 3,529.71 and 967.03 is: 1,450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.71 : 3,529.71 = 967.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.71/3,529.71 = 967.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.71x = 3,529.71 × 967.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.71x = 3,413,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,335.46/2,352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.81

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