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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.51, 3,532.58 and 949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.51, 3,532.58 and 949.92 is: 1,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.51 : 3,532.58 = 949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.51/3,532.58 = 949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.51x = 3,532.58 × 949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.51x = 3,355,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,663.64/2,355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.60

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