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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.46, 3,533.06 and 968.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.46, 3,533.06 and 968.45 is: 1,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.46 : 3,533.06 = 968.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.46/3,533.06 = 968.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.46x = 3,533.06 × 968.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.46x = 3,421,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,576.71/2,355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.62

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