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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.04, 2,669.88 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.04, 2,669.88 and 958.08 is: 1,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.04 : 2,669.88 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.04/2,669.88 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.04x = 2,669.88 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.04x = 2,557,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,958.63/1,781.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.22

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