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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.90, 3,413.18 and 958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.90, 3,413.18 and 958.98 is: 1,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.90 : 3,413.18 = 958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.90/3,413.18 = 958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.90x = 3,413.18 × 958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.90x = 3,273,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,182.29/2,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.82

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