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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.90, 3,532.21 and 967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.90, 3,532.21 and 967.88 is: 1,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.90 : 3,532.21 = 967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.90/3,532.21 = 967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.90x = 3,532.21 × 967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.90x = 3,418,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,761.83/2,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.77

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