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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.97, 3,514.39 and 956.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.97, 3,514.39 and 956.93 is: 1,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.97 : 3,514.39 = 956.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.97/3,514.39 = 956.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.97x = 3,514.39 × 956.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.97x = 3,363,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,025.03/2,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.76

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