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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.53, 4,031.86 and 956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.53, 4,031.86 and 956.94 is: 1,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.53 : 4,031.86 = 956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.53/4,031.86 = 956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.53x = 4,031.86 × 956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.53x = 3,858,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,248.11/2,689.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.54

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