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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.79, 3,511.39 and 954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.79, 3,511.39 and 954.23 is: 1,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.79 : 3,511.39 = 954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.79/3,511.39 = 954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.79x = 3,511.39 × 954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.79x = 3,350,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,661.70/2,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.42

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