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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.96, 3,385.32 and 958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.96, 3,385.32 and 958.72 is: 1,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.96 : 3,385.32 = 958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.96/3,385.32 = 958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.96x = 3,385.32 × 958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.96x = 3,245,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,573.99/2,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.39

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