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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.23, 3,529.33 and 965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.23, 3,529.33 and 965.20 is: 1,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.23 : 3,529.33 = 965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.23/3,529.33 = 965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.23x = 3,529.33 × 965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.23x = 3,406,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,509.32/2,353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.59

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