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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.54, 4,213.44 and 959.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.54, 4,213.44 and 959.67 is: 1,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.54 : 4,213.44 = 959.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.54/4,213.44 = 959.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.54x = 4,213.44 × 959.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.54x = 4,043,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,511.96/2,808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.72

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