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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.67, 3,626.33 and 956.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.67, 3,626.33 and 956.93 is: 1,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.67 : 3,626.33 = 956.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.67/3,626.33 = 956.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.67x = 3,626.33 × 956.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.67x = 3,470,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,121.05/2,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.32

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