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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.12, 2,424.83 and 958.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.12, 2,424.83 and 958.21 is: 1,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.12 : 2,424.83 = 958.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.12/2,424.83 = 958.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.12x = 2,424.83 × 958.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.12x = 2,323,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,496.35/1,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.59

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