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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.84, 3,530.91 and 969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.84, 3,530.91 and 969.15 is: 1,453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.84 : 3,530.91 = 969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.84/3,530.91 = 969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.84x = 3,530.91 × 969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.84x = 3,421,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,981.43/2,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.17

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