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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.13, 3,514.40 and 956.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.13, 3,514.40 and 956.49 is: 1,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.13 : 3,514.40 = 956.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.13/3,514.40 = 956.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.13x = 3,514.40 × 956.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.13x = 3,361,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,488.46/2,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.23

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