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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.34, 3,514.74 and 955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.34, 3,514.74 and 955.27 is: 1,432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.34 : 3,514.74 = 955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.34/3,514.74 = 955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.34x = 3,514.74 × 955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.34x = 3,357,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,525.68/2,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.79

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