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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.73, 3,530.34 and 967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.73, 3,530.34 and 967.21 is: 1,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.73 : 3,530.34 = 967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.73/3,530.34 = 967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.73x = 3,530.34 × 967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.73x = 3,414,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,571.33/2,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.71

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