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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.45, 3,516.66 and 958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.45, 3,516.66 and 958.44 is: 1,437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.45 : 3,516.66 = 958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.45/3,516.66 = 958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.45x = 3,516.66 × 958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.45x = 3,370,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,507.61/2,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.65

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