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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.51, 2,237.60 and 958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.51, 2,237.60 and 958.12 is: 1,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.51 : 2,237.60 = 958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.51/2,237.60 = 958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.51x = 2,237.60 × 958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.51x = 2,143,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,878.93/1,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.15

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