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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.90, 3,539.75 and 954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.90, 3,539.75 and 954.92 is: 1,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.90 : 3,539.75 = 954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.90/3,539.75 = 954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.90x = 3,539.75 × 954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.90x = 3,380,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,189.31/2,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.35

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