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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.04, 3,512.76 and 955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.04, 3,512.76 and 955.28 is: 1,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.04 : 3,512.76 = 955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.04/3,512.76 = 955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.04x = 3,512.76 × 955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.04x = 3,355,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,669.37/2,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.41

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