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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.45, 3,515.20 and 956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.45, 3,515.20 and 956.42 is: 1,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.45 : 3,515.20 = 956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.45/3,515.20 = 956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.45x = 3,515.20 × 956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.45x = 3,361,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,987.62/2,343.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.63

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