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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.31, 3,514.97 and 957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.31, 3,514.97 and 957.40 is: 1,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.31 : 3,514.97 = 957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.31/3,514.97 = 957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.31x = 3,514.97 × 957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.31x = 3,365,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,232.28/2,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.10

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