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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.46, 3,631.74 and 959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.46, 3,631.74 and 959.20 is: 1,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.46 : 3,631.74 = 959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.46/3,631.74 = 959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.46x = 3,631.74 × 959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.46x = 3,483,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,565.01/2,421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.62

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