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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.31, 3,903.33 and 958.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.31, 3,903.33 and 958.74 is: 1,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.31 : 3,903.33 = 958.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.31/3,903.33 = 958.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.31x = 3,903.33 × 958.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.31x = 3,742,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,278.60/2,602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.06

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