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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.23, 3,516.17 and 957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.23, 3,516.17 and 957.18 is: 1,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.23 : 3,516.17 = 957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.23/3,516.17 = 957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.23x = 3,516.17 × 957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.23x = 3,365,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,609.99/2,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.70

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