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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.48, 3,627.74 and 959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.48, 3,627.74 and 959.32 is: 1,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.48 : 3,627.74 = 959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.48/3,627.74 = 959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.48x = 3,627.74 × 959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.48x = 3,480,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,163.54/2,419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.39

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