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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.95, 3,530.93 and 966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.95, 3,530.93 and 966.32 is: 1,449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.95 : 3,530.93 = 966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.95/3,530.93 = 966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.95x = 3,530.93 × 966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.95x = 3,412,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,009.49/2,353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.48

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