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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.55, 4,211.19 and 958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.55, 4,211.19 and 958.59 is: 1,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.55 : 4,211.19 = 958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.55/4,211.19 = 958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.55x = 4,211.19 × 958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.55x = 4,036,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,804.62/2,807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.84

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