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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.02, 4,036.80 and 959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.02, 4,036.80 and 959.24 is: 1,438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.02 : 4,036.80 = 959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.02/4,036.80 = 959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.02x = 4,036.80 × 959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.02x = 3,872,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,260.03/2,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.96

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