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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.99, 3,933.97 and 956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.99, 3,933.97 and 956.73 is: 1,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.99 : 3,933.97 = 956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.99/3,933.97 = 956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.99x = 3,933.97 × 956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.99x = 3,763,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,759.48/2,620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.01

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