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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.64, 3,904.56 and 959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.64, 3,904.56 and 959.88 is: 1,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.64 : 3,904.56 = 959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.64/3,904.56 = 959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.64x = 3,904.56 × 959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.64x = 3,747,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,909.05/2,603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.49

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