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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.95, 3,531.33 and 968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.95, 3,531.33 and 968.04 is: 1,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.95 : 3,531.33 = 968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.95/3,531.33 = 968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.95x = 3,531.33 × 968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.95x = 3,418,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,468.69/2,353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.23

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