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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.46, 3,516.58 and 957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.46, 3,516.58 and 957.32 is: 1,435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.46 : 3,516.58 = 957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.46/3,516.58 = 957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.46x = 3,516.58 × 957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.46x = 3,366,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,492.37/2,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.94

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