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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.06, 3,512.82 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.06, 3,512.82 and 955.42 is: 1,433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.06 : 3,512.82 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.06/3,512.82 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.06x = 3,512.82 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.06x = 3,356,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,218.48/2,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.63

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