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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.36, 4,211.32 and 959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.36, 4,211.32 and 959.08 is: 1,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.36 : 4,211.32 = 959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.36/4,211.32 = 959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.36x = 4,211.32 × 959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.36x = 4,038,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,992.79/2,808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.20

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