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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.38, 3,516.54 and 958.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.38, 3,516.54 and 958.10 is: 1,435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.38 : 3,516.54 = 958.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.38/3,516.54 = 958.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.38x = 3,516.54 × 958.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.38x = 3,369,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,196.97/2,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.91

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