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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.38, 3,532.39 and 949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.38, 3,532.39 and 949.80 is: 1,424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.38 : 3,532.39 = 949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.38/3,532.39 = 949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.38x = 3,532.39 × 949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.38x = 3,355,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,043.99/2,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.42

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