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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.32, 3,530.59 and 966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.32, 3,530.59 and 966.20 is: 1,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.32 : 3,530.59 = 966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.32/3,530.59 = 966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.32x = 3,530.59 × 966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.32x = 3,411,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,235.99/2,353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.54

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