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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.06, 4,359.72 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.06, 4,359.72 and 958.20 is: 1,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.06 : 4,359.72 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.06/4,359.72 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.06x = 4,359.72 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.06x = 4,177,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,483.70/2,906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.51

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