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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.16, 3,516.02 and 957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.16, 3,516.02 and 957.62 is: 1,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.16 : 3,516.02 = 957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.16/3,516.02 = 957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.16x = 3,516.02 × 957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.16x = 3,367,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,018.67/2,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.34

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