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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.51, 3,511.28 and 953.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.51, 3,511.28 and 953.90 is: 1,430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.51 : 3,511.28 = 953.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.51/3,511.28 = 953.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.51x = 3,511.28 × 953.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.51x = 3,349,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,387.67/2,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.44

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