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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.26, 3,902.58 and 958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.26, 3,902.58 and 958.77 is: 1,437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.26 : 3,902.58 = 958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.26/3,902.58 = 958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.26x = 3,902.58 × 958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.26x = 3,741,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,676.63/2,602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.86

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