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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.69, 3,518.03 and 958.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.69, 3,518.03 and 958.67 is: 1,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.69 : 3,518.03 = 958.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.69/3,518.03 = 958.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.69x = 3,518.03 × 958.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.69x = 3,372,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,627.82/2,345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.80

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