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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.14, 4,065.28 and 955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.14, 4,065.28 and 955.81 is: 1,433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.14 : 4,065.28 = 955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.14/4,065.28 = 955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.14x = 4,065.28 × 955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.14x = 3,885,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,635.28/2,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.21

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