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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.75, 3,387.30 and 959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.75, 3,387.30 and 959.32 is: 1,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.75 : 3,387.30 = 959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.75/3,387.30 = 959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.75x = 3,387.30 × 959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.75x = 3,249,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,504.64/2,257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.27

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