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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.66, 2,237.91 and 958.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.66, 2,237.91 and 958.57 is: 1,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.66 : 2,237.91 = 958.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.66/2,237.91 = 958.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.66x = 2,237.91 × 958.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.66x = 2,145,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,193.39/1,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.84

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