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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.80, 3,629.58 and 959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.80, 3,629.58 and 959.56 is: 1,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.80 : 3,629.58 = 959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.80/3,629.58 = 959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.80x = 3,629.58 × 959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.80x = 3,482,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,799.78/2,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.70

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