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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.02, 3,529.41 and 966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.02, 3,529.41 and 966.01 is: 1,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.02 : 3,529.41 = 966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.02/3,529.41 = 966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.02x = 3,529.41 × 966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.02x = 3,409,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,445.35/2,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.97

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