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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.21, 3,532.23 and 968.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.21, 3,532.23 and 968.21 is: 1,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.21 : 3,532.23 = 968.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.21/3,532.23 = 968.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.21x = 3,532.23 × 968.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.21x = 3,419,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,940.41/2,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.69

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