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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.63, 4,036.01 and 959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.63, 4,036.01 and 959.25 is: 1,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.63 : 4,036.01 = 959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.63/4,036.01 = 959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.63x = 4,036.01 × 959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.63x = 3,871,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,537.80/2,690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.90

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