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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.31, 3,410 and 958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.31, 3,410 and 958.92 is: 1,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.31 : 3,410 = 958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.31/3,410 = 958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.31x = 3,410 × 958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.31x = 3,269,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,917.20/2,274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.76

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