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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.10, 3,535.29 and 969.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.10, 3,535.29 and 969.85 is: 1,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.10 : 3,535.29 = 969.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.10/3,535.29 = 969.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.10x = 3,535.29 × 969.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.10x = 3,428,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,701.01/2,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.24

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