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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.39, 4,434.99 and 2,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.39, 4,434.99 and 2,341.24 is: 3,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.39 : 4,434.99 = 2,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.39/4,434.99 = 2,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.39x = 4,434.99 × 2,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.39x = 10,383,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,383,375.99/2,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.18

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