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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.51, 3,902.26 and 957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.51, 3,902.26 and 957.21 is: 1,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.51 : 3,902.26 = 957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.51/3,902.26 = 957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.51x = 3,902.26 × 957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.51x = 3,735,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,282.29/2,601.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.81

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