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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.18, 3,485.19 and 955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.18, 3,485.19 and 955.14 is: 1,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.18 : 3,485.19 = 955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.18/3,485.19 = 955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.18x = 3,485.19 × 955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.18x = 3,328,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,844.38/2,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.50

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