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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.33, 4,034.55 and 959.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.33, 4,034.55 and 959.55 is: 1,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.33 : 4,034.55 = 959.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.33/4,034.55 = 959.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.33x = 4,034.55 × 959.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.33x = 3,871,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,352.45/2,691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.45

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