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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.79, 3,511.16 and 953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.79, 3,511.16 and 953.80 is: 1,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.79 : 3,511.16 = 953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.79/3,511.16 = 953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.79x = 3,511.16 × 953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.79x = 3,348,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,922.08/2,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.68

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