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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.24, 3,516.13 and 957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.24, 3,516.13 and 957.63 is: 1,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.24 : 3,516.13 = 957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.24/3,516.13 = 957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.24x = 3,516.13 × 957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.24x = 3,367,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,151.57/2,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.35

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