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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.16, 4,070.08 and 957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.16, 4,070.08 and 957.76 is: 1,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.16 : 4,070.08 = 957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.16/4,070.08 = 957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.16x = 4,070.08 × 957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.16x = 3,898,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,159.82/2,713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.76

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