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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.76, 3,514.38 and 957.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.76, 3,514.38 and 957.23 is: 1,434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.76 : 3,514.38 = 957.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.76/3,514.38 = 957.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.76x = 3,514.38 × 957.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.76x = 3,364,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,069.97/2,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.72

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