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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.54, 3,384.81 and 958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.54, 3,384.81 and 958.92 is: 1,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.54 : 3,384.81 = 958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.54/3,384.81 = 958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.54x = 3,384.81 × 958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.54x = 3,245,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,762.01/2,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.38

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