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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.21, 3,535.23 and 970.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.21, 3,535.23 and 970.21 is: 1,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.21 : 3,535.23 = 970.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.21/3,535.23 = 970.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.21x = 3,535.23 × 970.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.21x = 3,429,915.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,915.50/2,356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.69

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