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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.37, 3,512.41 and 955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.37, 3,512.41 and 955.14 is: 1,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.37 : 3,512.41 = 955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.37/3,512.41 = 955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.37x = 3,512.41 × 955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.37x = 3,354,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,852.86/2,342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.25

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