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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.55, 3,516.77 and 957.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.55, 3,516.77 and 957.56 is: 1,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.55 : 3,516.77 = 957.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.55/3,516.77 = 957.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.55x = 3,516.77 × 957.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.55x = 3,367,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,503.09/2,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.31

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