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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.64, 3,533.62 and 970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.64, 3,533.62 and 970.94 is: 1,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.64 : 3,533.62 = 970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.64/3,533.62 = 970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.64x = 3,533.62 × 970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.64x = 3,430,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,920.67/2,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.85

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