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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.45, 3,532.08 and 968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.45, 3,532.08 and 968.54 is: 1,452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.45 : 3,532.08 = 968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.45/3,532.08 = 968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.45x = 3,532.08 × 968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.45x = 3,420,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,960.76/2,354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.98

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