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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.80, 4,209.60 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.80, 4,209.60 and 958.08 is: 1,437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.80 : 4,209.60 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.80/4,209.60 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.80x = 4,209.60 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.80x = 4,033,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,133.57/2,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.43

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