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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.48, 3,536 and 969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.48, 3,536 and 969.60 is: 1,454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.48 : 3,536 = 969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.48/3,536 = 969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.48x = 3,536 × 969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.48x = 3,428,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,505.60/2,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.93

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