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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.95, 3,631.13 and 959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.95, 3,631.13 and 959.07 is: 1,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.95 : 3,631.13 = 959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.95/3,631.13 = 959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.95x = 3,631.13 × 959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.95x = 3,482,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,503.05/2,419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.08

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