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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.93, 3,621.45 and 956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.93, 3,621.45 and 956.10 is: 1,433.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.93 : 3,621.45 = 956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.93/3,621.45 = 956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.93x = 3,621.45 × 956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.93x = 3,462,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,468.35/2,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.18

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