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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.13, 3,515.22 and 956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.13, 3,515.22 and 956.52 is: 1,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.13 : 3,515.22 = 956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.13/3,515.22 = 956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.13x = 3,515.22 × 956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.13x = 3,362,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,378.23/2,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.39

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