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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.98, 3,529.35 and 965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.98, 3,529.35 and 965.93 is: 1,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.98 : 3,529.35 = 965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.98/3,529.35 = 965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.98x = 3,529.35 × 965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.98x = 3,409,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,105.05/2,352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.85

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