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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.20, 3,516.29 and 958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.20, 3,516.29 and 958.18 is: 1,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.20 : 3,516.29 = 958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.20/3,516.29 = 958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.20x = 3,516.29 × 958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.20x = 3,369,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,238.75/2,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.27

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