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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.44, 3,533.60 and 969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.44, 3,533.60 and 969.56 is: 1,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.44 : 3,533.60 = 969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.44/3,533.60 = 969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.44x = 3,533.60 × 969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.44x = 3,426,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,037.22/2,355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.52

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