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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.78, 4,072.71 and 959.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.78, 4,072.71 and 959.85 is: 1,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.78 : 4,072.71 = 959.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.78/4,072.71 = 959.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.78x = 4,072.71 × 959.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.78x = 3,909,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,194.29/2,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.97

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