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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.06, 3,508.59 and 953.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.06, 3,508.59 and 953.15 is: 1,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.06 : 3,508.59 = 953.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.06/3,508.59 = 953.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.06x = 3,508.59 × 953.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.06x = 3,344,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,212.56/2,339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.73

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