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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.07, 3,901.22 and 957.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.07, 3,901.22 and 957.23 is: 1,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.07 : 3,901.22 = 957.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.07/3,901.22 = 957.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.07x = 3,901.22 × 957.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.07x = 3,734,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,373.38/2,601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.71

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