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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621, 2,236.62 and 957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621, 2,236.62 and 957.88 is: 1,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621 : 2,236.62 = 957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621/2,236.62 = 957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621x = 2,236.62 × 957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621x = 2,142,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,413.57/1,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.66

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