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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.03, 3,517.19 and 958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.03, 3,517.19 and 958.32 is: 1,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.03 : 3,517.19 = 958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.03/3,517.19 = 958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.03x = 3,517.19 × 958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.03x = 3,370,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,593.52/2,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.95

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