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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.61, 3,519.56 and 959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.61, 3,519.56 and 959.33 is: 1,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.61 : 3,519.56 = 959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.61/3,519.56 = 959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.61x = 3,519.56 × 959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.61x = 3,376,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,397.10/2,345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.45

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