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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.02, 3,533.90 and 969.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.02, 3,533.90 and 969.01 is: 1,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.02 : 3,533.90 = 969.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.02/3,533.90 = 969.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.02x = 3,533.90 × 969.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.02x = 3,424,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,370.76/2,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.46

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