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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.78, 3,515.60 and 957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.78, 3,515.60 and 957.13 is: 1,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.78 : 3,515.60 = 957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.78/3,515.60 = 957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.78x = 3,515.60 × 957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.78x = 3,364,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,885.84/2,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.67

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