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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.76, 4,033.26 and 956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.76, 4,033.26 and 956.26 is: 1,434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.76 : 4,033.26 = 956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.76/4,033.26 = 956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.76x = 4,033.26 × 956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.76x = 3,856,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,845.21/2,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.97

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