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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.26, 3,529.78 and 966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.26, 3,529.78 and 966.26 is: 1,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.26 : 3,529.78 = 966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.26/3,529.78 = 966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.26x = 3,529.78 × 966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.26x = 3,410,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,685.22/2,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.34

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