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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.54, 3,513.78 and 955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.54, 3,513.78 and 955.55 is: 1,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.54 : 3,513.78 = 955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.54/3,513.78 = 955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.54x = 3,513.78 × 955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.54x = 3,357,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,592.48/2,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.31

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