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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.70, 3,629.92 and 958.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.70, 3,629.92 and 958.85 is: 1,437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.70 : 3,629.92 = 958.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.70/3,629.92 = 958.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.70x = 3,629.92 × 958.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.70x = 3,480,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,548.79/2,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.83

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