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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.97, 4,432.70 and 2,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.97, 4,432.70 and 2,344.61 is: 3,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.97 : 4,432.70 = 2,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.97/4,432.70 = 2,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.97x = 4,432.70 × 2,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.97x = 10,392,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,918.86/2,956.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.73

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