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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.30, 3,628.26 and 956.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.30, 3,628.26 and 956.66 is: 1,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.30 : 3,628.26 = 956.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.30/3,628.26 = 956.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.30x = 3,628.26 × 956.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.30x = 3,470,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,993.07/2,418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.30

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