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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.29, 3,532.68 and 968.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.29, 3,532.68 and 968.77 is: 1,453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.29 : 3,532.68 = 968.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.29/3,532.68 = 968.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.29x = 3,532.68 × 968.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.29x = 3,422,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,354.40/2,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.05

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