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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.03, 3,514.74 and 956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.03, 3,514.74 and 956.46 is: 1,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.03 : 3,514.74 = 956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.03/3,514.74 = 956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.03x = 3,514.74 × 956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.03x = 3,361,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,708.22/2,343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.77

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