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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.58, 3,168.87 and 958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.58, 3,168.87 and 958.66 is: 1,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.58 : 3,168.87 = 958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.58/3,168.87 = 958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.58x = 3,168.87 × 958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.58x = 3,037,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,868.91/2,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.99

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