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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.82, 4,033.81 and 959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.82, 4,033.81 and 959.04 is: 1,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.82 : 4,033.81 = 959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.82/4,033.81 = 959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.82x = 4,033.81 × 959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.82x = 3,868,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,585.14/2,690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.70

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