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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.59, 4,069.49 and 958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.59, 4,069.49 and 958.28 is: 1,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.59 : 4,069.49 = 958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.59/4,069.49 = 958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.59x = 4,069.49 × 958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.59x = 3,899,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,692.93/2,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.10

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