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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.86, 3,530.96 and 967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.86, 3,530.96 and 967.46 is: 1,451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.86 : 3,530.96 = 967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.86/3,530.96 = 967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.86x = 3,530.96 × 967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.86x = 3,416,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,048.90/2,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.87

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