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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.37, 4,359.42 and 958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.37, 4,359.42 and 958.50 is: 1,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.37 : 4,359.42 = 958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.37/4,359.42 = 958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.37x = 4,359.42 × 958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.37x = 4,178,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,504.07/2,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.71

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