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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.04, 3,534.83 and 970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.04, 3,534.83 and 970.02 is: 1,455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.04 : 3,534.83 = 970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.04/3,534.83 = 970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.04x = 3,534.83 × 970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.04x = 3,428,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,850.95/2,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.35

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