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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.37, 3,528.91 and 966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.37, 3,528.91 and 966.34 is: 1,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.37 : 3,528.91 = 966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.37/3,528.91 = 966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.37x = 3,528.91 × 966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.37x = 3,410,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,104.41/2,353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.03

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