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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.76, 3,411.39 and 959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.76, 3,411.39 and 959.88 is: 1,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.76 : 3,411.39 = 959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.76/3,411.39 = 959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.76x = 3,411.39 × 959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.76x = 3,274,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,525.03/2,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.87

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