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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.70, 3,386.82 and 959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.70, 3,386.82 and 959 is: 1,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.70 : 3,386.82 = 959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.70/3,386.82 = 959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.70x = 3,386.82 × 959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.70x = 3,247,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,960.38/2,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.61

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