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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.07, 4,069.17 and 958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.07, 4,069.17 and 958.71 is: 1,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.07 : 4,069.17 = 958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.07/4,069.17 = 958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.07x = 4,069.17 × 958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.07x = 3,901,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,153.97/2,714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.38

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