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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.26, 4,034.02 and 958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.26, 4,034.02 and 958.02 is: 1,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.26 : 4,034.02 = 958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.26/4,034.02 = 958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.26x = 4,034.02 × 958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.26x = 3,864,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,671.84/2,689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.08

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