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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.61, 3,411.69 and 959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.61, 3,411.69 and 959.76 is: 1,438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.61 : 3,411.69 = 959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.61/3,411.69 = 959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.61x = 3,411.69 × 959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.61x = 3,274,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,400.00/2,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.91

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