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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.54, 4,066.31 and 956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.54, 4,066.31 and 956.58 is: 1,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.54 : 4,066.31 = 956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.54/4,066.31 = 956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.54x = 4,066.31 × 956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.54x = 3,889,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,746.04/2,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.99

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