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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.76, 3,513.15 and 955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.76, 3,513.15 and 955.15 is: 1,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.76 : 3,513.15 = 955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.76/3,513.15 = 955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.76x = 3,513.15 × 955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.76x = 3,355,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,567.66/2,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.31

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