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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.48, 3,530.43 and 966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.48, 3,530.43 and 966.90 is: 1,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.48 : 3,530.43 = 966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.48/3,530.43 = 966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.48x = 3,530.43 × 966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.48x = 3,413,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,572.77/2,353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.44

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