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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.31, 3,516.39 and 957.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.31, 3,516.39 and 957.29 is: 1,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.31 : 3,516.39 = 957.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.31/3,516.39 = 957.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.31x = 3,516.39 × 957.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.31x = 3,366,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,187.40/2,344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.90

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