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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.02, 4,212.04 and 959.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.02, 4,212.04 and 959.16 is: 1,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.02 : 4,212.04 = 959.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.02/4,212.04 = 959.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.02x = 4,212.04 × 959.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.02x = 4,040,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,020.29/2,808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.74

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