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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.78, 3,778.16 and 959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.78, 3,778.16 and 959.10 is: 1,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.78 : 3,778.16 = 959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.78/3,778.16 = 959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.78x = 3,778.16 × 959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.78x = 3,623,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,633.26/2,517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.22

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