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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.02, 3,510.51 and 953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.02, 3,510.51 and 953.36 is: 1,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.02 : 3,510.51 = 953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.02/3,510.51 = 953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.02x = 3,510.51 × 953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.02x = 3,346,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,762.26/2,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.23

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