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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.32, 3,901.58 and 958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.32, 3,901.58 and 958.90 is: 1,437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.32 : 3,901.58 = 958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.32/3,901.58 = 958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.32x = 3,901.58 × 958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.32x = 3,741,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,225.06/2,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.65

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