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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.76, 3,313.08 and 959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.76, 3,313.08 and 959.09 is: 1,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.76 : 3,313.08 = 959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.76/3,313.08 = 959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.76x = 3,313.08 × 959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.76x = 3,177,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,541.27/2,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.61

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