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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.16, 3,741.60 and 956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.16, 3,741.60 and 956 is: 1,432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.16 : 3,741.60 = 956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.16/3,741.60 = 956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.16x = 3,741.60 × 956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.16x = 3,576,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,969.60/2,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.99

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