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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.90, 3,629.55 and 958.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.90, 3,629.55 and 958.10 is: 1,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.90 : 3,629.55 = 958.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.90/3,629.55 = 958.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.90x = 3,629.55 × 958.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.90x = 3,477,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,471.86/2,418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.63

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