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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.26, 4,032.52 and 957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.26, 4,032.52 and 957.02 is: 1,435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.26 : 4,032.52 = 957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.26/4,032.52 = 957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.26x = 4,032.52 × 957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.26x = 3,859,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,202.29/2,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.58

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