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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.79, 3,510.03 and 954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.79, 3,510.03 and 954.38 is: 1,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.79 : 3,510.03 = 954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.79/3,510.03 = 954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.79x = 3,510.03 × 954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.79x = 3,349,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,914.79/2,339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.72

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