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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.09, 3,194.46 and 958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.09, 3,194.46 and 958.77 is: 1,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.09 : 3,194.46 = 958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.09/3,194.46 = 958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.09x = 3,194.46 × 958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.09x = 3,062,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,752.41/2,129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.53

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