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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.76, 3,532.95 and 950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.76, 3,532.95 and 950.17 is: 1,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.76 : 3,532.95 = 950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.76/3,532.95 = 950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.76x = 3,532.95 × 950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.76x = 3,356,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,903.10/2,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.98

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