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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.90, 4,033.84 and 957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.90, 4,033.84 and 957.12 is: 1,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.90 : 4,033.84 = 957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.90/4,033.84 = 957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.90x = 4,033.84 × 957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.90x = 3,860,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,868.94/2,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.85

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