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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.57, 3,520.46 and 959.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.57, 3,520.46 and 959.45 is: 1,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.57 : 3,520.46 = 959.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.57/3,520.46 = 959.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.57x = 3,520.46 × 959.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.57x = 3,377,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,690.14/2,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.42

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