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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.23, 4,213.08 and 959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.23, 4,213.08 and 959.34 is: 1,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.23 : 4,213.08 = 959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.23/4,213.08 = 959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.23x = 4,213.08 × 959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.23x = 4,041,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,776.17/2,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.26

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