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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.13, 3,510.72 and 953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.13, 3,510.72 and 953.52 is: 1,429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.13 : 3,510.72 = 953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.13/3,510.72 = 953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.13x = 3,510.72 × 953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.13x = 3,347,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,551.32/2,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.89

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