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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.56, 3,519.56 and 958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.56, 3,519.56 and 958.94 is: 1,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.56 : 3,519.56 = 958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.56/3,519.56 = 958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.56x = 3,519.56 × 958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.56x = 3,375,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,046.87/2,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.30

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