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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.36, 3,533.21 and 968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.36, 3,533.21 and 968.96 is: 1,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.36 : 3,533.21 = 968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.36/3,533.21 = 968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.36x = 3,533.21 × 968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.36x = 3,423,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,534.32/2,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.13

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