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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.26, 3,904.28 and 958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.26, 3,904.28 and 958.92 is: 1,438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.26 : 3,904.28 = 958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.26/3,904.28 = 958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.26x = 3,904.28 × 958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.26x = 3,743,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,892.18/2,603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.16

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