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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.82, 3,631.62 and 959.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.82, 3,631.62 and 959.97 is: 1,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.82 : 3,631.62 = 959.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.82/3,631.62 = 959.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.82x = 3,631.62 × 959.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.82x = 3,486,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,246.25/2,421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.52

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