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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.79, 3,778.27 and 958.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.79, 3,778.27 and 958.49 is: 1,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.79 : 3,778.27 = 958.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.79/3,778.27 = 958.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.79x = 3,778.27 × 958.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.79x = 3,621,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,441.06/2,518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.77

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