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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.32, 3,519.18 and 959.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.32, 3,519.18 and 959.68 is: 1,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.32 : 3,519.18 = 959.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.32/3,519.18 = 959.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.32x = 3,519.18 × 959.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.32x = 3,377,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,286.66/2,345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.01

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