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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.06, 4,361.22 and 959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.06, 4,361.22 and 959.20 is: 1,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.06 : 4,361.22 = 959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.06/4,361.22 = 959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.06x = 4,361.22 × 959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.06x = 4,183,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,282.22/2,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.01

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