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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.65, 3,533.87 and 969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.65, 3,533.87 and 969.74 is: 1,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.65 : 3,533.87 = 969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.65/3,533.87 = 969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.65x = 3,533.87 × 969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.65x = 3,426,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,912.58/2,355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.77

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