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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.12, 3,519.34 and 958.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.12, 3,519.34 and 958.83 is: 1,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.12 : 3,519.34 = 958.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.12/3,519.34 = 958.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.12x = 3,519.34 × 958.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.12x = 3,374,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,448.77/2,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.70

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