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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.21, 3,015.96 and 956.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.21, 3,015.96 and 956.47 is: 1,435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.21 : 3,015.96 = 956.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.21/3,015.96 = 956.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.21x = 3,015.96 × 956.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.21x = 2,884,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,655.40/2,010.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.00

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