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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.10, 3,535.05 and 969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.10, 3,535.05 and 969.30 is: 1,453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.10 : 3,535.05 = 969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.10/3,535.05 = 969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.10x = 3,535.05 × 969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.10x = 3,426,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,523.97/2,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.70

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