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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.02, 3,511.53 and 954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.02, 3,511.53 and 954.03 is: 1,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.02 : 3,511.53 = 954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.02/3,511.53 = 954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.02x = 3,511.53 × 954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.02x = 3,350,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,104.97/2,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.05

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