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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.65, 3,510.57 and 955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.65, 3,510.57 and 955.65 is: 1,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.65 : 3,510.57 = 955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.65/3,510.57 = 955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.65x = 3,510.57 × 955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.65x = 3,354,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,876.22/2,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.70

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