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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.10, 3,517.30 and 957.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.10, 3,517.30 and 957.83 is: 1,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.10 : 3,517.30 = 957.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.10/3,517.30 = 957.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.10x = 3,517.30 × 957.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.10x = 3,368,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,955.48/2,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.20

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