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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.22, 3,629.16 and 958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.22, 3,629.16 and 958.52 is: 1,437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.22 : 3,629.16 = 958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.22/3,629.16 = 958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.22x = 3,629.16 × 958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.22x = 3,478,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,604.30/2,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.91

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